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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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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
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DSIT announces new 10-year R&D budget plans

The Russell Group responds to the announcement of plans to support ten-year funding for certain R&D activities

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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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Flexible funding for universities drives research excellence, new analysis shows

A comparison of different nations’ research funding systems reveals the importance of block grants (like quality-related research funding) and maintaining both discovery and applied research

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Optimising UK R&D funding: lessons from global competitors

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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.