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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.

Equality & diversity
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Student experience
Access & participation

Russell Group backs childcare campaign for postgraduates

The Russell Group responds to a new report from GW4 and HEPI on the lack of childcare support during postgraduate study

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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