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Announcement
International students
International

Response to the government's immigration white paper

The Russell Group responds to the government's new white paper and the likely impacts on the university sector

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Regulation
Education

Response to OfS 2025-2030 strategy consultation

In its response to the Office for Students’ 2025-2030 strategy consultation, the Russell Group has backed the regulator’s focus on quality, the student interest and sector resilience

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Announcement
Regulation
Education

Government update on free speech at universities

The Russell Group welcomes revisions to the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act

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International students
International

Response to new ONS and Home Office migration data

The Russell Group comments on new net migration data including figures on international students

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Financial sustainability
Regulation
Education

New OfS report on financial sustainability of universities

A new report highlights the significant financial challenges facing the HE sector

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Regulation
Student experience
Education

New OfS condition on sexual harassment

Russell Group comment on new OfS requirements on preventing harassment and sexual misconduct

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Regulation
Education

Independent Review of the Office for Students

Russell Group comments on the publication of the report of the independent review of the Office for Students

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Announcement
Regulation
Education

Freedom of Speech

Russell Group comments on the stopping of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023