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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.

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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Industrial strategy
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Innovation

Business and university leaders unite in calls for new Industrial Strategy to remove barriers to growth

Business leaders and research-intensive universities have today set out urgent recommendations for government to ensure the new Industrial Strategy removes stubborn barriers to growth that have hindered the UK’s…

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Industrial strategy
Publication
Innovation

New expert panel to advise on universities’ role in the Industrial Strategy

The panel is announced alongside a new report, Future Ready, outlining the ways research-intensive universities deliver on priority areas

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Community impact
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Access & participation
Education
Research

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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Education
Research

An innovation-driven economy for a healthier, greener and more resilient UK

Ahead of the general election, the Russell Group manifesto sets out a pathway for A Bright Future for the UK

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