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Russell Group supports call for the UK to be a G7 leader on R&D
Sector organisations join together to call for sustained government R&D support
Response to The Times article on international fee income
Tuition fee income from international students is reinvested into high-quality teaching and research
Response to Sutton Trust report on student maintenance
The Russell Group responds to new research on challenges for students facing high living costs and inadequate financial support
Statement on recruitment of international students
Our universities ensure all students – whatever their pathway to university – are at an appropriate standard to study, both on entry and throughout their course
New report highlights benefits of UK foundation years
The new report gives welcome recognition to the positive benefits of UK foundation year programmes
Spring Budget 2024: research and innovation needs robust funding
The Russell Group responds to the Chancellor's Budget announcement, which downplayed the importance of research, innovation and skills for delivering growth
Backing R&D in the Budget can deliver jobs and sustainable growth
Leading research-intensive universities say that backing research and development in the Budget could deliver the jobs and sustainable growth the UK needs to help tackle cost-of-living challenges
University research and innovation generates £38bn 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