Latest Statements
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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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15 June 2023
Russell Group response to initial decisions on design of the next REF
The redesign of the UK’s national research assessment exercise provides an important opportunity to review and reshape the incentives in the research system so they continue to measure and recognise excellence
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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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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.
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06 April 2023
Russell Group responds to proposals for Pioneer programme
Read the Russell Group's response to the publication of the prospectus for Pioneer, the UK Government's package of proposals to support the research and innovation sector if full association to Horizon Europe is not finalised.
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30 March 2023
Talks expected to begin over terms of UK association to Horizon Europe
The value of UK association to Horizon goes far beyond financial returns for all parties so we would urge everyone involved to find an agreement as quickly as possible.
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15 March 2023
Harnessing UK expertise in innovation crucial to growth
Read the Russell Group's response to the 2023 Spring Budget.
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06 March 2023
Russell Group responds to the Science and Technology Framework
Read the Russell Group's response to the release of the Government's Science and Technology Framework on 6 March 2023.