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
Civic University Commission report
Additional funds for civic activities should come from new money, not carved from existing budgets.
11 February 2019
Fall in EU student numbers (1)
04 January 2019
Warning against no deal Brexit
University leaders' letter warning of the risks for research, staff and students if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
03 January 2019
Release of the Government’s Immigration White Paper
Commenting on the release of the Government’s Immigration White Paper
19 December 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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Access and inclusion
The under-representation of talented students from certain backgrounds has deep-rooted causes which we cannot solve alone
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Economy
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
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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