Where Innovation Begins
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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New Sutton Trust findings on universities and social mobility
The Russell Group welcomes public support for reintroducing student maintenance grants
Cost of living
Student experience
Access & participation
Education
Student living costs outstrip maintenance support
The Russell Group responds to a new HEPI and Technology One report on the support needed for a reasonable standard of living
Cost of living
Equality & diversity
Student experience
Access & participation
Response to Sutton Trust report on student maintenance
The Russell Group responds to new research on challenges for students facing high living costs and inadequate financial support
Cost of living
Student experience
Access & participation
Education
Russell Group responds to 2024-25 maintenance loan increase
The Russell Group is disappointed to see that there has been no move to correct the maintenance loan shortfall suffered by students in recent years
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Helping under-represented students succeed
