Convening partners in Bristol to improve opportunity Access & participation 25 April 2025 Convening partners in Bristol to improve opportunity Micro-campuses in Bristol are bringing together the university, FE colleges, businesses and charities to improve learning and career opportunities in local communities
Leave to Achieve: response to new SMF report on social mobility Access & participation 9 June 2025 Leave to Achieve: response to new SMF report on social mobility The Russell Group comments on a new report from the Social Market Foundation on the contribution of universities to social mobility
Building opportunity for all Access & participation 4 June 2025 Building opportunity for all Tackling educational inequality and improving life chances for learners across the UK
Russell Group universities pledge more support for care leavers among new access commitments Access & participation 4 June 2025 Russell Group universities pledge more support for care leavers among new access commitments In a new briefing paper, Building Opportunity For All, the Russell Group sets out the ways universities are contributing to government's opportunity mission
Supporting first-generation and care experienced students in Liverpool Access & participation 17 January 2025 Supporting first-generation and care experienced students in Liverpool The University of Liverpool offers a wide range of schemes to support first-generation students once they arrive on campus, during their studies and after they graduate
The impact of QR funding Research 11 December 2024 The impact of QR funding Quality-related Research (QR) funding plays an essential and unique role in achieving breakthrough research
Widening participation and improving outcomes for students at Leeds Access & participation 3 February 2025 Widening participation and improving outcomes for students at Leeds Since 2003, the Access to Leeds contextual admissions scheme has enabled over 10,000 UK undergraduates from less-represented backgrounds to study at the University.
Optimising UK R&D funding: lessons from global competitors Research 28 April 2025 Optimising UK R&D funding: lessons from global competitors By learning from other leading research nations, we can maximise the value and effectiveness of the UK’s world-leading R&D base — crucial to driving growth, improving public services and raising...
Flexible funding for universities drives research excellence, new analysis shows Research 28 April 2025 Flexible funding for universities drives research excellence, new analysis shows A comparison of different nations’ research funding systems reveals the importance of block grants (like quality-related research funding) and maintaining both discovery and applied research
Russell Group welcomes UPP Foundation inquiry into widening access Access & participation 3 April 2025 Russell Group welcomes UPP Foundation inquiry into widening access The Russell Group responds to the launch of a new inquiry that aims to contribute to the success of the government's opportunity mission
Opening new access pathways to Oxford Access & participation 17 January 2025 Opening new access pathways to Oxford In 2024 the University of Oxford launched a series of new access initiatives for young people from disadvantaged and under-represented backgrounds in regions of the UK where fewer students currently...
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
Response to SMF report on care experienced students Access & participation 2 December 2024 Response to SMF report on care experienced students The Russell Group comments on a new report from the Social Market Foundation about opportunities for care-experienced and estranged students in higher education
Queen Mary research is improving health outcomes for South Asian communities Research 20 January 2025 Queen Mary research is improving health outcomes for South Asian communities South Asian communities have some of the highest rates of heart disease, diabetes and poor health in the UK. Genes & Health is a Queen Mary University of London research study set up to help fight...
Helping under-represented students succeed Access & participation 8 July 2024 Helping under-represented students succeed In collaboration with schools, colleges and other partners, universities have a key role to play in helping to tackle educational inequalities, removing obstacles to success in higher education and...
Russell Group backs childcare campaign for postgraduates Access & participation 8 July 2024 Russell Group backs childcare campaign for postgraduates The Russell Group responds to a new report from GW4 and HEPI on the lack of childcare support during postgraduate study
Unilever and the University of Liverpool Research 17 January 2025 Unilever and the University of Liverpool Supported by QR funding, Liverpool and Unilever's long-term strategic partnership established the Materials Innovation Factory (MIF) – a world-class centre for materials chemistry and microbiome...
The Oxford research that led to a coronavirus vaccine Research 20 February 2025 The Oxford research that led to a coronavirus vaccine Vital QR funding supported Oxford researchers to pivot and adapt existing work to develop a coronavirus vaccine
University of Exeter's bespoke access pathway for mature students Access & participation 19 February 2025 University of Exeter's bespoke access pathway for mature students The Mature Access Pathway (MAP) was launched to support mature students - those over the age of 21 applying to study their first undergraduate degree - in their progression to higher education.
Response to Sutton Trust report on student maintenance Access & participation 21 March 2024 Response to Sutton Trust report on student maintenance The Russell Group responds to new research on challenges for students facing high living costs and inadequate financial support
