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Our universities share the ambition to change the world for the better. Anchored in their communities, Russell Group universities are global institutions with a vital role to play in cities and towns in every corner of the UK.

77
of the UK’s doctors and dentists are trained at Russell Group universities
Over ¾ of a million students study at Russell Group universities, in every region and nation of the UK
The research, innovation and new businesses created at Russell Group universities alone generate
£37.6
billion
for the UK economy each year and support more than ¼ million jobs
91
of Russell Group university research was rated 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF)

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Response to the government's immigration white paper

The Russell Group responds to the government's new white paper and the likely impacts on the university sector

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Research collaboration
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Research

Global Research-Intensive Universities Network issues Ottawa Declaration

Leading research universities from across the world have issued a joint declaration to call for intensified international collaboration amid international uncertainty

Leaders of global research intensive university associations meet in Ottawa
Europe
International

R&D sector issues joint call for research to be on the agenda at UK-EU talks

The Russell Group and other UK R&D leaders have written to the Prime Minister and President of the EU Commission to highlight the importance of research collaboration in the future relationship between the UK and…

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International students
International

Response to new ONS and Home Office migration data

The Russell Group comments on new net migration data including figures on international students

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