Latest Documents
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20 November 2015
EU Membership and the Effectiveness of UK Science
Science is a global pursuit and is most effective when ideas and people are mobile across borders. EU membership helps to underpin the competitiveness of our leading universities and the UK economy as a whole.
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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.
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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.
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17 April 2015
Response to the Nurse Review of Research Councils
As an essential part of the dual support system, the Research Councils are vital for supporting excellent research in the UK, playing a key role in sustaining the UK’s position as a global leader in science and research.
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17 February 2015
Briefing on the European Fund for Strategic Investments
The Russell Group is concerned that EU funding originally designated for excellent science and research will be diverted to other EU areas through the European Fund for Strategic Investments.
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23 December 2014
Northern Ireland 2015-16 draft budget consultation
Strong and innovative universities make a huge contribution to the economic productivity of Northern Ireland and we deeply concerned by proposed cuts to their funding.
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12 September 2014
Review into the implementation of the RCUK policy on open access
Russell Group universities are working to implement RCUK open access policy as effectively as possible but there are still challenges to overcome.
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04 July 2014
BIS consultation on long-term research capital investment
The UK’s position as a world-leader in research, and the benefits that flow from this for the economy and society, will only be maintained if our research-intensive universities have the facilities and equipment needed to compete internationally.
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30 June 2014
Government's Science and Innovation Strategy
Our universities lead the world in producing excellent research – we should aim to secure this position of strength for the long-term, maintaining our international competitiveness and paving the way for future economic growth.
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30 May 2014
Hauser Review of Catapult Centres
Catapult Centres have the potential to be a significant national asset for the UK if
research excellence is at the heart of their operations and if long-term funding is
available.
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