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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

Flexible funding for universities drives research excellence, new analysis shows
A comparison of different nations’ research funding systems reveals the importance of block grants (like quality-related research funding) and maintaining both discovery and applied research

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

UKRI announces steps to improve the financial sustainability of research
The Russell Group responds to policy changes aimed at improving cost recovery on research activity

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

New OfS report on financial sustainability of universities
A new report highlights the significant financial challenges facing the HE sector

Russell Group response to new higher education reform measures
The Russell Group comments on today's announcement by the Secretary of State on changes to tuition fees and student maintenance

R&D vital to achieving the government’s economic ambitions, say sector leaders
The R&D sector has issued a joint letter to the Chancellor to back R&D in the upcoming budget
