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
Strengthening Scotland's sovereign capabilities in critical technologies Innovation Research 17 January 2025 Strengthening Scotland's sovereign capabilities in critical technologies The Critical Technologies Accelerator (CTA), a University of Glasgow programme, aims to strengthen Scotland's manufacturing base by developing semiconductor, photonics and quantum technologies...
Bristol’s quantum phenomenon Innovation Research 17 January 2025 Bristol’s quantum phenomenon The University of Bristol has sparked a revolution in quantum information science, technology and innovation, generating a vibrant quantum ecosystem to take research out of the lab and into the real...
The Pantry at Queen's University Belfast - a service beyond food Access & participation 3 June 2025 The Pantry at Queen's University Belfast - a service beyond food In partnership with their Students’ Union, Queen’s University Belfast provides The Pantry, a free essential food refill station to mitigate the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on students.
Southampton's support for care-experienced and estranged students Access & participation 3 June 2025 Southampton's support for care-experienced and estranged students The University of Southampton provides tailored support to care-experienced and estranged students to ensure a smooth transition to the university and continued success while on their course
Care experienced students prioritised at University of York Access & participation 3 June 2025 Care experienced students prioritised at University of York The University of York offers a robust package of accommodation support for students with care experience.
Glasgow's Articulation Programmes aim to broaden access Access & participation 3 June 2025 Glasgow's Articulation Programmes aim to broaden access The University of Glasgow’s Higher National Certificate (HNC) Articulation Programmes create new pathways for under-represented groups into higher education
Supporting care experienced students in Birmingham Access & participation 3 June 2025 Supporting care experienced students in Birmingham A contextual admissions programme helps more care-experienced students access higher education
Parent Power from King's College and Citizens UK Access & participation 3 June 2025 Parent Power from King's College and Citizens UK King's College London's Parent Power programme empowers parents from under-represented communities to become advocates for their children's access to higher education.
Raising aspiration at Exeter Access & participation 3 June 2025 Raising aspiration at Exeter The University of Exeter is part of Next Steps South West (NSSW), a consortium of 14 higher education institutions based in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset.
High-cost subjects fundamental to economic growth, says sector Education 30 May 2025 High-cost subjects fundamental to economic growth, says sector The Russell Group responds to new analysis on the financial challenges of delivering courses that supply vital workforce skills
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
New government paper on Framework Programme 10 International Research 26 September 2024 New government paper on Framework Programme 10 The Russell Group responds to a new government positioning paper on the Horizon Europe successor
Russell Group response to Heitor report International Research 18 October 2024 Russell Group response to Heitor report The Russell Group responds to a new report on how to maximise the impact of EU research and innovation programmes
Building a global Advanced Manufacturing hub in Sheffield Research 20 January 2025 Building a global Advanced Manufacturing hub in Sheffield The University of Sheffield transformed the former Orgreave coking plant – the site of violent clashes between pickets and police during the miners’ strike in 1984 - into a global hub for advanced...
UCL partnerships are widening access to HE for pupils across London Access & participation 20 January 2025 UCL partnerships are widening access to HE for pupils across London Through access and widening participation work, UCL reaches around 1,000 schools and colleges each year, working with teachers and pupils from aged seven until 18
Research-intensive universities can break down barriers to growth Innovation 20 March 2025 Research-intensive universities can break down barriers to growth Stuart Croft, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Warwick and Chair of the Russell Group Industrial Strategy Expert Panel, writes for Research Professional on the ways that universities can help to...
Future Ready: the Path to Growth Industrial strategy Publication Future Ready: the Path to Growth How government, research-intensive universities and industry can work in partnership to deliver an innovation-led Industrial Strategy
Preparing for a safe digital future in Northern Ireland Innovation 20 January 2025 Preparing for a safe digital future in Northern Ireland To achieve a safe digital future, collaborative innovation between industry and academia must keep pace with new technologies like AI and quantum. Russell Group universities are finding new ways to...
Newcastle University is innovating to support an ageing UK population Research 22 January 2025 Newcastle University is innovating to support an ageing UK population Meeting the needs of an ageing population is one of the biggest long-term challenges facing UK health and social care. Developing treatments, new products to support independent living and enhancing...
