Policy briefings
We use a robust evidence base to inform sound political decision-making so UK and devolved governments can leverage the full capabilities of research-intensive universities.
Education for a healthy future
Russell Group universities train the nurses, doctors, dentists, technicians and other professionals the NHS needs to cut waiting lists and bring advanced technologies and treatments into everyday use
Education: Delivering skills for growth
Over the coming years, a highly-skilled workforce will be crucial to boosting productivity and tackling some of society’s biggest challenges such as delivering a net zero economy, maximising the potential of…
Driving growth through regional innovation clusters
Russell Group universities across the UK play a crucial role as anchor institutions, collaborating with businesses, education partners and local communities to build and drive regional innovation clusters
Maximising the impact of university spinouts
UK universities are world-class in tech transfer. Their spinout companies raised £1.66bn in equity funding in 2023, 9.54% of all equity funding raised by UK companies, second only to the US in total investment in…
Graduate Route - What Voters Think
New polling shows voters value international students and think tackling illegal migration should be the Government’s immigration priority
Graduate Route
The Graduate Route has helped make the UK a world-leader in education, supporting our economy, society, students and research
Investing in capital
Infrastructure investment ensures our universities remain competitive and efficient. Learn more.
International students and fair admissions
Russell Group universities are committed to fair admissions for UK and overseas applicants. Learn more about the work of our universities here
University business model explainer
Russell Group universities are educating the skilled workforce of the future and producing world-class research and innovation to deliver advances in knowledge and technology that will help drive economic growth and…
Principles on the use of generative AI tools in education
The Russell Group’s principles of using AI in education were developed by member universities and AI experts
Evidence to Industry and Regulators Committee
On 3 March 2023 the Industry and Regulators Committee launched an inquiry into the Office for Students (OfS) – the regulator of higher education in England. See our response here.
