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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