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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.

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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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International students driving economic growth

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02 May 2025 Policy briefing

International students driving economic growth

International students and graduates are helping drive economic growth across the UK.
02 May 2025 Impact story

Future Greens: transforming sustainable farming

International students from the University of Sheffield create high-tech sustainable food business

02 May 2025 Impact story

Notpla: creating natural alternatives to plastic

International students at Imperial create award-winning green business

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Financial sustainability
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Response to 2025-26 Strategic Priorities Grant funding

The Russell Group's statement on cuts to the Strategic Priorities Grant funding for 2025-26

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Financial sustainability
Education

New OfS analysis on the pressures on university finances

The Russell Group responds to the OfS's latest report on the financial sustainability of universities, with continued pressures across the sector

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Financial sustainability
Education

Universities issue joint call for government action to support a secure future for HE

After giving evidence to the House of Commons Education Committee, the Russell Group and Universities UK have highlighted the financial challenges facing the UK's higher education sector

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Research

Russell Group response to the Spring Statement

The Russell Group responds to the Chancellor's statement, highlighting the importance of growing R&D funding at the upcoming Spending Review

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Spending Review 2025
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Local partnerships to deliver skills

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Education

Educating our future NHS workforce

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Educating teachers of the future

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Education for a healthy future

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Informed Choices for students

If you don't know what degree subject you want to study, it's important to understand all the options available to you with your chosen A-levels (or equivalent qualifications). Aimed at students 14 and up, Informed Choices can help you understand the pathways to different degrees and make a start on deciding what to do next.