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New OfS analysis on the pressures on university finances
The Russell Group responds to the OfS's latest report on the financial sustainability of universities, with continued pressures across the sector
Universities issue joint call for government action to support a secure future for HE
After giving evidence to the House of Commons Education Committee, the Russell Group and Universities UK have highlighted the financial challenges facing the UK's higher education sector
Russell Group response to the Spring Statement
The Russell Group responds to the Chancellor's statement, highlighting the importance of growing R&D funding at the upcoming Spending Review
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
Submission to the Spending Review 2025
The Russell Group sets out ways that the UK can maximise the strengths of its world-leading research-intensive universities
Universities are critical partners in the fight to protect the NHS
A new briefing from the Russell Group calls for universities to be at the heart of workplace planning
Government update on free speech at universities
The Russell Group welcomes revisions to the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act
Response to UUK Taskforce on Efficiency and Transformation
Russell Group universities look forward to engaging with the taskforce to build on efforts to deliver transformation and cost savings