UK takes the lead on ERC Advanced Grant wins International Research 18 June 2025 UK takes the lead on ERC Advanced Grant wins New data shows the UK has won by far the largest share of ERC grants, one of the most prestigious and competitive funding schemes in the EU
Response to the Spending Review 2025 Research 11 June 2025 Response to the Spending Review 2025 The Russell Group responds to the Chancellor's spending plans, including funding for R&D and a boost to AI capabilities
£86bn of R&D funding announced ahead of the Spending Review Research 8 June 2025 £86bn of R&D funding announced ahead of the Spending Review The Russell Group responds to the government's announcement of R&D funding to 2029/30, ahead of the upcoming Spending Review
Landmark university spinout register published Innovation 6 June 2025 Landmark university spinout register published The Russell Group comments on the world-first register of university spinouts, launched by Research England
Joint statement on the future of the EU R&I Framework Programme International Research 29 May 2025 Joint statement on the future of the EU R&I Framework Programme Representatives of universities in the UK, Canada and Switzerland have together welcomed the EU's commitment to a stand-alone research programme
Response to changes to Level 7 apprenticeship funding Education 27 May 2025 Response to changes to Level 7 apprenticeship funding The Russell Group responds to news that the Department for Education will remove funding for most Level 7 (masters-level) apprenticeships
Response to 2025-26 Strategic Priorities Grant funding Education 19 May 2025 Response to 2025-26 Strategic Priorities Grant funding The Russell Group's statement on cuts to the Strategic Priorities Grant funding for 2025-26
Response to the government's immigration white paper International 12 May 2025 Response to the government's immigration white paper The Russell Group responds to the government's new white paper and the likely impacts on the university sector
PingPong Digital - digital support for UK businesses International 13 May 2025 PingPong Digital - digital support for UK businesses International student builds award-winning digital agency
International students driving economic growth International 2 May 2025 International students driving economic growth International students and graduates are helping drive economic growth across the UK.
Experience Heritage - bringing history to life International 9 May 2025 Experience Heritage - bringing history to life International graduate creates business combining archaeology and digital technology
Multus: developing new ways to feed the world International 5 May 2025 Multus: developing new ways to feed the world International graduates of Imperial help build biotechnology business creating lab-grown meat.
Kromek: a spinout with world-leading technologies across multiple fields International 7 May 2025 Kromek: a spinout with world-leading technologies across multiple fields An international PhD graduate from Durham University is the founding CEO of a leading developer of radiation and bio-detection technology solutions
Future Greens: transforming sustainable farming International 2 May 2025 Future Greens: transforming sustainable farming International students from the University of Sheffield create high-tech sustainable food business
Puraffinity: removing toxic chemicals from water International 2 May 2025 Puraffinity: removing toxic chemicals from water International graduates from Imperial create new business to help remove "forever" chemicals from water
Graphene Innovations Manchester: developing new products using advanced 2D materials International 5 May 2025 Graphene Innovations Manchester: developing new products using advanced 2D materials International graduate of the University of Manchester creates graphene business which has secured a $1bn investment deal
Drill Surgeries: ground-breaking medical technology International 6 May 2025 Drill Surgeries: ground-breaking medical technology Award-winning international student at University of Liverpool launches med-tech AI start-up
Equiwatt: helping cut energy bills International 2 May 2025 Equiwatt: helping cut energy bills An international graduate of Newcastle University has created an energy-saving app
Notpla: creating natural alternatives to plastic International 2 May 2025 Notpla: creating natural alternatives to plastic International students at Imperial create award-winning green business
Seeai: harnessing the power of AI International 5 May 2025 Seeai: harnessing the power of AI International graduate of the University of Leeds creates firm developing new AI tools for businesses and the NHS.
