European Skills Permit
We are proposing a new European Skills Permit to protect the UK’s ability to attract European talent after Brexit.
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The Russell Group represents 24 leading UK universities which are committed to maintaining the very best research, an outstanding teaching and learning experience and unrivalled links with business and the public sector
Latest news & policy statements
New Reform report on student access
Responding to a new report on increasing participation of disadvantaged students at elite universities.
28 November 2018
Blog: Building bridges with Africa
Why collaborations between UK and African research-intensive universities are becoming increasingly important.
07 November 2018
Value for money in higher education
Response to the publication of the Commons Education Committee report.
05 November 2018
PM's post-Brexit immigration plans
Dr Tim Bradshaw responds to the Prime Minister setting out her post-Brexit immigration plans.
02 October 2018
Policy
We ensure policy development across a wide range of higher education issues is underpinned by a robust evidence base. This work currently spans six main areas:
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Research
Our universities are global leaders in research, but it is vital they receive sufficient funding and support
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Education
A high-quality, research-led education requires proper funding at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
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University access
The under-representation of talented students from certain backgrounds has deep-rooted causes which we cannot solve alone
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Business & Innovation
Collaboration with business is a key part of the work of our universities but Government could foster more innovation
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EU & International
Our universities are global businesses competing for staff, students and funding with the best in the world
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Regulation & Management
Autonomy is crucial to the success of our universities – they will not flourish if they are over-regulated
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For students
Russell Group universities provide undergraduate and postgraduate students with outstanding opportunities to learn, develop, and realise their full potential in a research-intensive environment.
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For business
Businesses, charities and other organisations can access our universities’ world-class research, expertise and facilities to raise their performance and competitiveness.
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