The Latest Breaking News from the Russell Group

UK universities face ‘financial crisis’ amid collapse in international students

Higher education figures call on Labour to reverse tax on fees and warn institutions at risk of ‘going under’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13

Florence Welch’s mother says cuts to arts and humanities ‘absolutely tragic’

Exclusive: Prof Evelyn Welch, vice-chancellor of Bristol University, believes her daughter’s success shows value of arts education

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15

UK's Russell Group calls for tougher action on student visa fraud

Leading UK universities, the Russell Group, are calling for a focused strategy against student visa fraud. They emphasize that isolated cases should not lead to broad restrictions impacting legitimate international students. The group has proposed a three-point plan to enhance system integrity. Universities are already strengthening their checks to prevent…

The Economic Times · Jun 4

DfE to stop grading English schools based on proportion of Russell Group students

Updated accountability measures aim to encourage school leavers towards wider range of institutions and vocational options

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2024

Alarm at first fall in disadvantaged students in England reaching university

Proportion of students eligible for free school meals at 15 who progress to higher education falls from 29.2% to 29%

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2024

Gap between private and state school pupils going to top universities widens

A social mobility expert has called the latest higher education participation figures a ‘national scandal’.

Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2024

Tory immigration policies risk over-reliance on Chinese students, ex-universities minister warns

Exclusive: Chris Skidmore says restrictions on international students risk a funding crisis

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2024

Is the Russell Group still relevant?

The prestigious cabal of top universities want you to think they will always be on top. But in the real world, things may be changing

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023

Students should prepare ‘back-up plan’ in case they miss out on university place

Vivienne Stern, chief executive of Universities UK, has advised school leavers to do some preparation ahead of A-level results day.

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

Competition for leading UK universities ‘could be tougher’ this year

President of Universities UK says ‘massive expansion’ of applicants after Covid will make places harder to secure

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2023