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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Latest news
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Economy
Research
Response to DSIT’s R&D budget allocations 2025/26
The Russell Group comments on the confirmed R&D budgets for the year ahead, calling for flexible, longer-term funding like QR to be prioritised
Announcement
Economy
Education
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
Economy
Education
Research
Submission to the Spending Review 2025
The Russell Group sets out ways that the UK can maximise the strengths of its world-leading research-intensive universities
Artificial intelligence
Economy
Innovation
Research
Russell Group responds to the AI Opportunities Action Plan
The Russell Group welcomes the government's renewed focus on compute capacity and AI infrastructure
