Spending Review 2025 submission Economy Financial sustainability Spending Review 2025 submission Delivering growth and opportunity across the UK through research, innovation and high-level skills
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.
Response to new report on university efficiencies and collaboration Education 2 June 2025 Response to new report on university efficiencies and collaboration Universities UK has published the first output from its Efficiency and Transformation Taskforce
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
New OfS analysis on the pressures on university finances Education 8 May 2025 New OfS analysis on the pressures on university finances The Russell Group responds to the OfS's latest report on the financial sustainability of universities, with continued pressures across the sector
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
DSIT announces new 10-year R&D budget plans Research 19 May 2025 DSIT announces new 10-year R&D budget plans The Russell Group responds to the announcement of plans to support ten-year funding for certain R&D activities
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
Universities issue joint call for government action to support a secure future for HE Education 9 April 2025 Universities issue joint call for government action to support a secure future for HE After giving evidence to the House of Commons Education Committee, the Russell Group and Universities UK have highlighted the financial challenges facing the UK's higher education sector
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
UKRI announces steps to improve the financial sustainability of research Research 21 March 2025 UKRI announces steps to improve the financial sustainability of research The Russell Group responds to policy changes aimed at improving cost recovery on research activity
Response to UUK Taskforce on Efficiency and Transformation Education 19 December 2024 Response to UUK Taskforce on Efficiency and Transformation Russell Group universities look forward to engaging with the taskforce to build on efforts to deliver transformation and cost savings
International students and fair admissions Access & participation Education International 29 February 2024 International students and fair admissions Russell Group universities are committed to fair admissions for UK and overseas applicants. Learn more about the work of our universities here