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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

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

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…

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

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

New government paper on Framework Programme 10
The Russell Group responds to a new government positioning paper on the Horizon Europe successor

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
QAA evaluation of international pathway programmes
The Russell Group welcomed the independent evaluation, which found consistent entry requirements and academic standards in foundation pathways