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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

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Research collaboration
International
Research

Global Research-Intensive Universities Network issues Ottawa Declaration

Leading research universities from across the world have issued a joint declaration to call for intensified international collaboration amid international uncertainty

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Europe
International

R&D sector issues joint call for research to be on the agenda at UK-EU talks

The Russell Group and other UK R&D leaders have written to the Prime Minister and President of the EU Commission to highlight the importance of research collaboration in the future relationship between the UK and…

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International students
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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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Europe
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Research collaboration
International
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Russell Group response to Heitor report

The Russell Group responds to a new report on how to maximise the impact of EU research and innovation programmes

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New government paper on Framework Programme 10

The Russell Group responds to a new government positioning paper on the Horizon Europe successor

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Response to Secretary of State's comments on international students

The Russell Group welcomes comments by Bridget Phillipson on the benefits of international students to the UK

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QAA evaluation of international pathway programmes

The Russell Group welcomed the independent evaluation, which found consistent entry requirements and academic standards in foundation pathways