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Read our latest updates, press releases and responses to sector news. Our policy experts are available to provide insights across a wide range of higher education and R&D topics. For interview requests and all other media enquiries, see Contact Us to get in touch with our press office.

Research collaboration
International

Global research-intensive universities call for collaboration on shared challenges

The members of the Global Research-Intensive Universities Network (GRIUN) met in Berlin to reaffirm their shared principles and call for governments to partner with the university sector

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Community impact
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Publication
Access & participation
Education
Research

Russell Group universities improve wellbeing and prosperity 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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Financial sustainability
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International students
International

Social Market Foundation reports on international students and university finances

International demand for our HE is a UK success story, boosting soft power, driving research and innovation and bringing global perspectives to our university communities

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Announcement
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Publication
Education
Research

An innovation-driven economy for a healthier, greener and more resilient UK

Ahead of the general election, the Russell Group manifesto sets out a pathway for A Bright Future for the UK

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Cost of living
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Equality & diversity
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Student experience
Access & participation
Education

New Sutton Trust findings on universities and social mobility

The Russell Group welcomes public support for reintroducing student maintenance grants

Financial sustainability
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Regulation
Education

OfS consultation response on public grant funding

The Russell Group sets out principles for course-based and student-based funding

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International students
International

Response to the government announcement on the Graduate visa route

The Russell Group welcomes the decision that there will be no changes to the visa route

International students
International

New polling shows public support for international students

A new survey shows the majority of people don't think international students are a priority for immigration restrictions

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