Latest Statements
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27 November 2017
Industrial Strategy White Paper
Russell Group comment on the publication of the Industrial Strategy White Paper.
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06 April 2017
HEBCI statistics
Russell Group universities are active members of their local communities - our comment on the latest HEBCI statistics.
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13 March 2017
Sci & Tech Committee
Russell Group response to the HoC Sci and Tech committee's "Managing intellectual property and technology transfer" report
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23 January 2017
Industrial Strategy Green Paper 2017
Targeted investment and an industrial strategy that matches the ambitions of our universities are key to generating innovation and expertise.
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28 July 2016
Stern Report on the REF
We are pleased that Lord Stern has not suggested a major overhaul of the REF and made suggestions which could help to minimise its burden.
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28 July 2016
Open Research Data Concordat
Openness is increasingly important in terms of research and scientific data and will help to maximise the impact of our world-class research.
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03 June 2016
Russell Group and the EU
The Russell Group has responded to the Chancellor’s speech about the importance of EU membership to the UK service sector.
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14 April 2016
Russell Group universities and the European Union
Our new publication and case studies show how UK membership of the European Union enhances world-class research and teaching at Russell Group universities. -
16 March 2016
Budget 2016
Russell Group universities are engines of growth in their regions and will be key partners in the Science and Innovation Audits announced today. The introduction of PhD loan support, alongside existing grant funding, will be welcomed by students and universities alike.
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25 November 2015
Spending Review 2015
We welcome the Government's commitment to maintain the research budget and funding for teaching high-cost subjects in real terms, and the extension of student loans to postgraduates.