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
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.
Statement on recruitment of international students International 17 March 2024 Statement on recruitment of international students Our universities ensure all students – whatever their pathway to university – are at an appropriate standard to study, both on entry and throughout their course
QAA evaluation of international pathway programmes Education International 16 July 2024 QAA evaluation of international pathway programmes The Russell Group welcomed the independent evaluation, which found consistent entry requirements and academic standards in foundation pathways
Results Day 2024 Education 15 August 2024 Results Day 2024 The Russell Group comments on exam results and university admissions this year
UCAS data demonstrates healthy demand for higher education Education 12 December 2024 UCAS data demonstrates healthy demand for higher education The Russell Group responds to the UCAS end-of-cycle data release, showing a record number of UK 18-year-olds accepting a place
A stepping stone to Cambridge for students facing disadvantage Access & participation 17 January 2025 A stepping stone to Cambridge for students facing disadvantage The Cambridge Foundation Year is a unique course intended to provide a stepping stone to Cambridge for students who have been prevented from realising their potential due to educational disadvantage...
Upskilling Liverpool school students in maths, science and computing Access & participation 17 January 2025 Upskilling Liverpool school students in maths, science and computing The University of Liverpool Maths School (ULMaS) is the first school in the North West of England to specialise in delivering an academic curriculum focused around A-levels in maths, further maths...
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