Latest Statements
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02 June 2023
Labour student loan reform proposals
Russell Group comment on Labour proposals for student loan reforms.
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01 June 2023
Director for Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom
Russell Group comment on the appointment of Professor Arif Ahmed as the first OfS Director for Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom
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26 May 2023
Students Facing “Perfect Storm” Which Threatens Widening Participation Progress
New report highlights progress against 2020 commitments to boost equality of opportunity.
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23 May 2023
Russell Group responds to new measures on international students
Read the Russell Group response to new measures on international students announced today (23 May) by the Home Office.
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18 May 2023
Russell Group response to OfS report on financial sustainability
Revenue from international students is reinvested into high-quality education and research to benefit all students, but is now being asked to cover increasing deficits in both domestic teaching and publicly-funded research.
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16 May 2023
Russell Group response to report on benefits of international students to the UK
International students make a huge contribution to the UK, enriching the learning environment for domestic students and supporting the provision of high-quality education and research across the country.
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16 May 2023
Comment: Consult on enforcing new English free speech rules
Russell Group Policy Manager Jamie Roberts sets out the implications of the new Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act for Times Higher Education.
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11 May 2023
Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill clears parliamentary scrutiny
Practical concerns over elements of the legislation remain, but our universities remain determined to continue facilitating free and frank intellectual exchanges.
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10 May 2023
Protecting the UK’s place as a global leader in health research
Coordinated action is needed to protect the UK health research sector and ensure it has a sustainable future.
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24 April 2023
Comment: Research security must be an international effort
Read Russell Group Policy Manager Ben Moore's blog in Research Professional on the importance of working with international partners to protect national security.