X
The Russell Group ensures that policy development across a wide range of higher education issues is underpinned by a robust evidence base.
We regularly submit evidence to the UK Government, Parliament and other public bodies as well as to the equivalent structures in the European Union and Devolved Administrations of the UK.
The Russell Group has also produced a number of its own publications to provide more detail on some of the key issues and a series of case studies to illustrate our main policy arguments.
Our universities are global leaders in research, but it is vital they receive sufficient funding and support
Read more >A high-quality, research-led education requires proper funding at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
Read more >The under-representation of talented students from certain backgrounds has deep-rooted causes which we cannot solve alone
Read more >Collaboration with business is a key part of the work of our universities but Government could foster more innovation
Read more >Our universities are global businesses competing for staff, students and funding with the best in the world
Read more >Autonomy is crucial to the success of our universities – they will not flourish if they are over-regulated
Read more >
This publication and film explore how our universities provide the ideal learning environment for students to flourish, how they support students to get the most from the education on offer and how they give graduates the best chance of success in the wider world.
Read more >
The UK enjoys a world-leading position in producing excellent research, with the country’s research-intensive universities at the heart of our success. But our universities are also focused on taking that further – constantly looking for ways in which research can deliver real world impacts for the economy and society.
Read more >
Between March and October 2011 NATO initiated airstrikes against Libyan governmental forces, partly to protect civilians embroiled in the country’s high-profile civil war. As bombing began, the international community united in its efforts to protect the future of Libya for its people.
Read more >
Antibiotic resistance is a major global concern and, according to the UK Chief Medical Officer, poses a threat equivalent to terrorism. Yet investment in antibiotics R&D is low due to a lack of economic incentives. Researchers at LSE analysed the incentives needed to get antibiotics R&D going again.
Read more >
