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New Sutton Trust findings on universities and social mobility

The Russell Group welcomes public support for reintroducing student maintenance grants

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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

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Russell Group responds to 2024-25 maintenance loan increase

The Russell Group is disappointed to see that there has been no move to correct the maintenance loan shortfall suffered by students in recent years