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Equality & diversity
Access & participation

Russell Group welcomes UPP Foundation inquiry into widening access

The Russell Group responds to the launch of a new inquiry that aims to contribute to the success of the government's opportunity mission

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Equality & diversity
Access & participation

Response to SMF report on care experienced students

The Russell Group comments on a new report from the Social Market Foundation about opportunities for care-experienced and estranged students in higher education

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Equality & diversity
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Student experience
Access & participation

Russell Group backs childcare campaign for postgraduates

The Russell Group responds to a new report from GW4 and HEPI on the lack of childcare support during postgraduate study

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Community impact
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Publication
Access & participation
Education
Research

Russell Group universities improve wellbeing and prosperity across the UK

New report shows how research-intensive universities help local communities with health and wellbeing, arts and culture, and skills

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Cost of living
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Equality & diversity
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Student experience
Access & participation
Education

New Sutton Trust findings on universities and social mobility

The Russell Group welcomes public support for reintroducing student maintenance grants

Cost of living
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Student experience
Access & participation
Education

Student living costs outstrip maintenance support

The Russell Group responds to a new HEPI and Technology One report on the support needed for a reasonable standard of living

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Cost of living
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Equality & diversity
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Student experience
Access & participation

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

Announcement
Access & participation
Education

New report highlights benefits of UK foundation years

The new report gives welcome recognition to the positive benefits of UK foundation year programmes