Latest Statements
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23 September 2020
Universities' response to Covid-19 – autumn update
Universities are working with their communities and contributing to research
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22 September 2020
Universities work to reduce Covid-19 transmission on campus
As students return to university, measures are in place to ensure safety while providing high-quality teaching
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10 September 2020
Reducing bureaucracy in research, innovation and higher education
Russell Group response to government announcement on cutting red tape
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10 September 2020
Response to updated DfE guidance for universities ahead of reopening
DfE publishes guidance for higher education providers in England on when and how to reopen their campuses and buildings
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02 September 2020
Nancy Rothwell takes up Chair of the Russell Group
Rothwell is the eighth Vice-Chancellor to Chair the Russell Group and the first woman to take on the role.
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28 August 2020
Clinical placement funding for medical and dental students
Russell Group welcomes confirmation of funding for clinical placements for additional medical and dental students who are admitted this year
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20 August 2020
Response to DfE announcement on university entry
The Russell Group responds to the DfE's announcement of actions to support students into their first-choice university places
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19 August 2020
IFS report on the effect of A-level results on universities
Russell Group responds to the IFS report on the consequences of this year's exam results for universities
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17 August 2020
Statement on exams results announcement
Russell Group statement on the decision to revert to centre assessment grades for 2020's exam results
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13 August 2020
A message from our Chair: Congratulations to A-level students
A message to students who have earned their A-level results and are planning their next steps