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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.

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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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Global Research-Intensive Universities Network issues Ottawa Declaration

Leading research universities from across the world have issued a joint declaration to call for intensified international collaboration amid international uncertainty

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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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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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Global research-intensive universities call for collaboration on shared challenges

The members of the Global Research-Intensive Universities Network (GRIUN) met in Berlin to reaffirm their shared principles and call for governments to partner with the university sector

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Maximising the impact of university spinouts

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Driving growth through regional innovation clusters

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Associating to EU research and innovation programmes

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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.