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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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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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.
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22 June 2023
Annual Student Academic Experience Survey highlights growing impact of cost-of-living crisis
It is particularly concerning that the number of students able to primarily fund their studies through maintenance loans continues to fall.
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02 June 2023
Labour student loan reform proposals
Russell Group comment on Labour proposals for student loan reforms.