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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

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

Government update on free speech at universities
The Russell Group welcomes revisions to the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act

Response to new ONS and Home Office migration data
The Russell Group comments on new net migration data including figures on international students

New OfS report on financial sustainability of universities
A new report highlights the significant financial challenges facing the HE sector

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

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

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