Local partnerships to deliver skills Education 29 April 2025 Local partnerships to deliver skills Russell Group universities are collaborating with local partners to deliver the high-level skills needed to support growth and productivity across the UK
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.
Realising Our Potential: backing talent and strengthening UK research culture and environment Student experience Realising Our Potential: backing talent and strengthening UK research culture and environment Realising Our Potential examines the current UK academic research culture and environment, including the system drivers and incentives which can create challenges and unintended consequences for...
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
Durham Learning Alliance: giving people the skills they need to get on in life Access & participation Education 17 January 2025 Durham Learning Alliance: giving people the skills they need to get on in life Durham University and four County Durham colleges are working together to expand education opportunities and drive economic growth in North East England.
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...
New OfS condition on sexual harassment Education 31 July 2024 New OfS condition on sexual harassment Russell Group comment on new OfS requirements on preventing harassment and sexual misconduct
Education: Delivering skills for growth Education 8 July 2024 Education: Delivering skills for growth Over the coming years, a highly-skilled workforce will be crucial to boosting productivity and tackling some of society’s biggest challenges such as delivering a net zero economy, maximising the...
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
Russell Group response to new higher education reform measures Education 4 November 2024 Russell Group response to new higher education reform measures The Russell Group comments on today's announcement by the Secretary of State on changes to tuition fees and student maintenance
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.
Russell Group responds to 2024-25 maintenance loan increase Access & participation Education 25 January 2024 Russell Group responds to 2024-25 maintenance loan increase The Russell Group is disappointed to see that there has been no move to correct the maintenance loan shortfall suffered by students in recent years
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
Student living costs outstrip maintenance support Access & participation Education 9 May 2024 Student living costs outstrip maintenance support The Russell Group responds to a new HEPI and Technology One report on the support needed for a reasonable standard of living
New Sutton Trust findings on universities and social mobility Access & participation Education 30 May 2024 New Sutton Trust findings on universities and social mobility The Russell Group welcomes public support for reintroducing student maintenance grants
