Policy 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.