Latest Statements
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01 June 2023
Director for Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom
Russell Group comment on the appointment of Professor Arif Ahmed as the first OfS Director for Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom
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16 May 2023
Comment: Consult on enforcing new English free speech rules
Russell Group Policy Manager Jamie Roberts sets out the implications of the new Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act for Times Higher Education.
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12 May 2021
Russell Group response to Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill
Russell Group responds to the Government's Bill that contains measures to strengthen free speech and academic freedom at universities in England
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22 April 2021
Russell Group universities set out principles to protect free speech
Statement backed by 24 Vice Chancellors reflects significant work taking place at universities
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03 March 2021
Russell Group response to USS Trustee's report
Our response to the latest valuation report published by the USS Trustee
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16 February 2021
Russell Group responds to free speech measures
Our response to proposed measures to strengthen free speech and academic freedom at universities in England
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02 February 2021
Russell Group response to announcement of additional student hardship funding
Additional £50 million announced to support university students impacted by Covid-19
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01 February 2021
Russell Group response to student-led proposals to champion campus free speech
Proposals include a new code for students’ unions on political diversity and freedom of expression
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21 January 2021
Russell Group response to Government’s interim response to review of post-18 education and funding
Dr Tim Bradshaw responds to the interim Government response to the Augar review
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07 January 2021
Russell Group statement on ensuring fair assessment and protecting the integrity of degrees
24 leading UK universities publish joint statement