Latest Statements
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26 September 2023
Russell Group welcomes new deal for postgraduate researchers
Our universities are committed to taking a lead in ensuring our research culture and environment supports staff and postgraduate researchers to fulfil their potential.
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13 September 2023
Policy Institute report - China
Russell Group comment on new Policy Institute report on international students from and research partnerships with China.
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13 September 2023
OfS - House of Lords Committee Report
Russell Group comment on a new report on the Office for Students by the House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee.
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12 September 2023
UK and German universities pledge to develop a stronger partnership to address global challenges
Research-intensive universities in the UK and Germany have signed the Hamburg Statement, promising to build a stronger partnership, reflecting how important international research collaboration is in addressing the pressing challenges of today.
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07 September 2023
Russell Group comment on UK association to Horizon Europe
UK scientists will have access to the world’s largest research collaboration programme, Horizon Europe.
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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.