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Student Academic Experience Survey 2025 response
The Russell Group comments on a new survey of undergraduates from Advance HE and HEPI
Response to new report on university efficiencies and collaboration
Universities UK has published the first output from its Efficiency and Transformation Taskforce
High-cost subjects fundamental to economic growth, says sector
The Russell Group responds to new analysis on the financial challenges of delivering courses that supply vital workforce skills
Response to changes to Level 7 apprenticeship funding
The Russell Group responds to news that the Department for Education will remove funding for most Level 7 (masters-level) apprenticeships
Response to 2025-26 Strategic Priorities Grant funding
The Russell Group's statement on cuts to the Strategic Priorities Grant funding for 2025-26
New OfS analysis on the pressures on university finances
The Russell Group responds to the OfS's latest report on the financial sustainability of universities, with continued pressures across the sector
Universities issue joint call for government action to support a secure future for HE
After giving evidence to the House of Commons Education Committee, the Russell Group and Universities UK have highlighted the financial challenges facing the UK's higher education sector
Russell Group response to the Spring Statement
The Russell Group responds to the Chancellor's statement, highlighting the importance of growing R&D funding at the upcoming Spending Review
