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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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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Research collaboration
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Russell Group response to Heitor report
The Russell Group responds to a new report on how to maximise the impact of EU research and innovation programmes
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Research collaboration
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Research
New government paper on Framework Programme 10
The Russell Group responds to a new government positioning paper on the Horizon Europe successor
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Framework Programme 10
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