Latest Statements
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13 May 2021
Careful design needed to make post-qualification offer system work, says Russell Group
A post-qualification offers system could remove the need for predicted grades while still allowing universities to work with students before they apply to university
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25 February 2021
Russell Group responds to DfE announcement on assessment conditions for summer 2021
Bringing results day forward to early August will help universities to ensure students are not disadvantaged by changes to assessments.
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18 February 2021
UCAS figures show rise in applications
Our response to figures showing a rise in university applications including from the most underrepresented areas.
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20 January 2021
Russell Group response to APPG for Students inquiry on the impact of Covid-19 on students’ tuition and accommodation
Our universities have a range of initiatives to support students and welcome the opportunity to contribute to the inquiry launched by the APPG for Students
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21 December 2020
Universities gear up to support students at Christmas
Russell Group universities across the country set to host students affected by the pandemic.
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20 November 2020
Universities' response to Covid‑19 – autumn update 2
Universities are providing support during lockdown and continuing in their research efforts
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03 November 2020
More students from underrepresented communities at university
Analysis of UCAS data by the Office for Students (OfS) shows a 22 percent increase
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02 November 2020
Supporting student mental health during Covid-19
Russell Group universities have a range of provision to support wellbeing and mental health during the current pandemic
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27 October 2020
10,000 Black Interns Campaign aims to transform prospects
The Russell Group is one of several organisations in the higher education sector to lend its support
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24 September 2020
Data shows more students going to university
New analysis by UCAS shows an increase in the number of students at higher-tariff universities