Russell Group responds to news of extra Government funding for UK science
The Russell Group response to the announcement by Government of additional funding for UK science.
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Response to Government announcement on return of students to in-person teaching
The Government has announced that many university students will not be able to have in-person teaching before 17 May.
13 April 2021
Russell Group response to launch of consultation with USS employers
UUK consultation seeks views on ways of creating a more sustainable scheme for the long term
08 April 2021
Russell Group comments on the return of students to in-person teaching
We urge the Government to allow students to resume in-person teaching from 12 April
26 March 2021
Russell Group welcomes review into research bureaucracy
The Russell Group has welcomed the launch of a Government review to reduce red tape for researchers.
22 March 2021
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A high-quality, research-led education requires proper funding at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
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Access and inclusion
The under-representation of talented students from certain backgrounds has deep-rooted causes which we cannot solve alone
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Collaboration with business is a key part of the work of our universities but Government could foster more innovation
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Regulation
Autonomy is crucial to the success of our universities – they will not flourish if they are over-regulated
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