Latest Statements
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05 September 2023
Russell Group response to UUK report on regulatory burden
It is important that the OfS and DfE continue to work with the sector to identify ways to reduce bureaucracy and regulatory burden for highly compliant providers.
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01 September 2023
Professor Chris Day takes up Chair of the Russell Group
New Russell Group chair Professor Chris Day has been Vice Chancellor and President of Newcastle University since 2017.
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17 August 2023
Russell Group comment on Results Day 2023
Of UK 18-year-olds that have had a decision made regarding their application today, 79% have secured their first choice.
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10 August 2023
Russell Group response to National Student Survey results 2023
We are pleased to see high levels of positivity from students across the Russell Group with the teaching on their courses.
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24 July 2023
Comment on UK student numbers at Russell Group universities
Russell Group universities have grown UK student numbers in recent years, and home students continue to make up over three-quarters of our undergraduates.
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17 July 2023
Russell Group responds to Government Higher Education announcement
Read the Russell Group's response to the Government's announcement on education and skills.
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13 July 2023
Russell Group response to UCAS June 2023 deadline application data
Latest UCAS figures show that UK applications to higher tariff universities are at a similar level to last year and significantly up on the pre-pandemic trend.
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05 July 2023
Russell Group response to latest media reports on Horizon Europe
The seriousness with which the UK and EU are taking negotiations is encouraging and we hope a deal can be confirmed as soon as possible.
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04 July 2023
New principles on use of AI in education
The Russell Group has published a new set of principles on how AI should be used in education to help students and staff make the most of the opportunities it provides.
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30 June 2023
Russell Group response to NHS Long Term Workforce Plan
The commitment to double the number of medical school training places is welcome given the need to boost the pipeline of healthcare staff to the NHS.