Latest Statements
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09 July 2024
Russell Group Chair writes on the future of R&D under a new Government
Professor Chris Day, Chair of the Russell Group, assesses what the change of government could mean for the university sector.
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28 June 2024
Russell Group universities are using their scale and global impact to improve wellbeing and prosperity for communities across the UK
New report shows how research-intensive universities help local communities with health and wellbeing, arts and culture, and skills.
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25 June 2024
Social Market Foundation reports on international students and university finances
International demand for our HE is a UK success story, boosting soft power and driving research and innovation across the country, as well as bringing global perspectives to our university communities.
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06 June 2024
An innovation-driven economy will help the UK become more healthy, green and economically resilient, says the Russell Group
Ahead of the General Election, the Russell Group manifesto sets out a pathway for A Bright Future for the UK.
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11 April 2024
New essay published on the financial sustainability of higher education institutions
Policy Manager Lily Bull outlines the sector's challenges to long-term financial sustainability.
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28 February 2024
Research-intensive universities generate nearly £38 billion for UK economy
A new report by London Economics has revealed the economic impact of research and commercialisation activities at Russell Group universities across the UK, with nearly £38billion contributed to the UK in 2021/22 alone.
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22 November 2023
Russell Group welcomes Chancellor prioritising innovation to drive growth and productivity
Russell Group welcomes Chancellor prioritising innovation to drive growth and productivity in Autumn Statement
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21 November 2023
Russell Group responds to Government's spin-out review
Russell Group welcomes review's recognition of UK universities as world leaders in producing successful spin-out companies.
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09 November 2023
Next Government must harness full potential of the UK’s research-intensive universities for a green, healthy, and resilient future, says Russell Group
Russell Group publishes manifesto setting out vision for a bright future powered by research, innovation and future skills development.
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17 October 2023
Russell Group submission to the Autumn Statement 2023
Following the extremely welcome decision to associate to Horizon Europe, the Government must not miss the opportunity take the UK's research potential to the next level.