Policy Documents

03 December 2020

A new UK research funding agency

24 October 2020

Spending review 2020

The Russell Group's submission to the 2020 Spending Review

29 October 2019

2019 UK General Election

Now that a general election has been confirmed, we have published the Russell Group's policy platform for a new government with people and ideas at its heart.

13 December 2016

Input to HoC Sci&Tech Committee - UKRI priorities

Care must be taken to ensure we continue to have a successful system that allows us to punch above our weight internationally. 

21 November 2016

Putting Universities at the heart of the Industrial Strategy

Russell Group universities are major contributors to the UK economy, generating positive effects right across the country

01 June 2016

National Innovation Plan ideas

Our universities are a vital part of the UK knowledge base but the country could be more effective in allowing new ideas to develop and grow into commercial success.

18 February 2016

The future of Innovate UK

Integration of Innovate UK with a new Research UK body has a number of significant risks and challenges that should not be overlooked.

07 September 2015

Comprehensive Spending Review

Our evidence sets out how investing in world-class research, innovation and higher education will build a resilient economy and create highly-skilled jobs. The positive impacts would be felt immediately and continue to deliver across the country for decades to come.

04 September 2015

Parliamentary inquiry on the science budget

Investment in excellent research should be increased in order for the UK to continue to be internationally competitive and to strengthen the pipeline for growth and jobs.

06 March 2015

Dowling Review of university-business collaboration

Russell Group universities are leaders in establishing long-term multi-dimensional relationships with businesses and contribute out of all proportion to their size on key economic measures.