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New essay on the financial sustainability of universities
Policy Manager Lily Bull outlines the sector's challenges to long-term financial sustainability
Strategic Priorities Grant 2024-25
The Russell Group responds to the funding guidance for the next academic year
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
