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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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Russell Group welcomes UPP Foundation inquiry into widening access

The Russell Group responds to the launch of a new inquiry that aims to contribute to the success of the government's opportunity mission

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Equality & diversity
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Response to SMF report on care experienced students

The Russell Group comments on a new report from the Social Market Foundation about opportunities for care-experienced and estranged students in higher education

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Equality & diversity
Student experience
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Russell Group backs childcare campaign for postgraduates

The Russell Group responds to a new report from GW4 and HEPI on the lack of childcare support during postgraduate study

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Russell Group universities improve wellbeing and prosperity across the UK

New report shows how research-intensive universities help local communities with health and wellbeing, arts and culture, and skills

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Spending Review 2025
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Helping under-represented students succeed

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International students and fair admissions

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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.