Russell Group

We look forward to working closely with ministers appointed today, including @jreynoldsMP and @LucyMPowell in their new roles. Working together we can help accelerate and realise our ambitions for the public good. Read our CEO's response today in full 👉russellgroup.ac.uk/news/response-…

As Lord Vallance steps down as Science Minister today, we thank him for his long-standing support of the university and research sector. He has been a committed champion for the R&D community, passionately advocating for UK science and innovation at home and on the world stage.

🗣️“Contextual admissions is an incredibly valuable element of our efforts to widen access... just one part of how we are removing structural barriers”. Our response to new guidance on contextual admissions from @UniversitiesUK @ucas_online & @suttontrust. russellgroup.ac.uk/news/supportin…

At a meeting with @RussellGroup of Universities yesterday, we discussed serious concerns with UK Gov’s “visa brake” policy banning students from #Sudan, Afghanistan, Myanmar & Cameroon. Thanks to Ben Moore, Head of Intl Policy Hannah Kynman, Intern & Zaid Kadhum, Policy Adviser

The @BritishSciFest Festival is coming to @unisouthampton and the programme is live 🔬 🗓️ 16–20 September 2026 🎟️ Free tickets now available Join them for one of the UK’s biggest celebrations of science, browse and book events here 👉britishsciencefestival.org/?utm_source=bl…

Great to see @WeAreMartingale exploring how socioeconomic background shapes the PhD experience in their new report published recently. martingale.foundation/new-research-r… This research complements our own recent briefing on improving access to postgraduate study. russellgroup.ac.uk/policy/policy-…

As part of our Healthier Communities 2030 commitments, Russell Group universities have pledged to increase support for new life sciences spinouts, to help them secure £5bn in external investment in 2030. Find out more ➡️ russellgroup.ac.uk/healthier-comm…

✍ "Across our campuses, innovators & entrepreneurs ensure excellent research does not sit on a shelf in a laboratory, but moves into boardrooms, hospitals & factories." Prof Chris Day writes for BioFocus on building a successful life sciences sector ➡️ bio-focus.co.uk/biotechnology/…

🇬🇧🇩🇪10 years after the Brexit vote, we've joined the @German_U15 to call on EU leaders to preserve the openness of @HorizonEU & ensure UK researchers can continue to strengthen Europe’s research excellence & competitiveness. Find out more 👇russellgroup.ac.uk/news/germany-a…

Prof Rachael Bedford explores what research says about children’s screen use, attention and development qmul.ac.uk/research/featu… What do you think: are screens changing childhood, or simply becoming part of it? #ToyStory5 #ScreenTime #ChildDevelopment #Psychology #QueenMary

EDSAC, the first computer built at Cambridge University, has been celebrated with a Blue Plaque 💙 The Electronic Delay Storage Automatic Calculator – better known as EDSAC – marked the birth of everyday computing, and contributed to three Nobel Prizes. It is the first time an @CambridgePPF Blue Plaque has commemorated the creation of a machine. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/3SlIHgR

As the UK experiences a potentially record breaking heatwave, Oxford expert, Dr Chloe Brimicombe explains how to cope with extreme heat and the policies that could build long-term resilience. Find out more ⬇️ bit.ly/4gEvqtD

New @ArcDurham & @otago research explores the untold stories behind infant remains held in museum collections. It reveals how stigma, inequality & eugenic thinking shaped their origins & why this still matters today. Read more ➡️ brnw.ch/21x3Dos #DUresearch

🗣️ Our Chief Executive Libby Hackett comments on new @TheIFS analysis on graduate lifetime earnings: “This robust analysis, showing the average graduate is £100,000 better off over their lifetime is a reminder of the value of a university education." 👉russellgroup.ac.uk/news/new-ifs-a…

It's fantastic to see UK institutions performing strongly in the latest round of ERC Advanced Grants. The UK has the biggest share of grant winners - 62 out of 319 winners will carry out their work in the UK. Read more about UK participation in Horizon russellgroup.ac.uk/news/boosting-…

The UK will back new AI labs to make technology cheaper, more reliable and easier to use ✅ @UniofOxford and @ucl will host these and develop the next generation of AI that more businesses can use 💼 The investment will help British people benefit from AI.

"I still have hope, and this hope exists because of research." Charlotte Lockhart has stage 4 breast cancer. Her partner Andrew Barnes has donated £10m to support the Precision Breast Cancer Institute at the @CambCancer Research Hospital. Their gift will make a real difference to how we diagnose, treat and even prevent breast cancer. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/3QfObZU #ChangingTheStoryOfCancer

Congratulations to Prof Charlie Jeffery who has been appointed Vice-Chancellor and President at @unisouthampton from 1 October. We're delighted that we will continue to work with Charlie as he moves on from his role at @UniOfYork, where he has been Vice-Chancellor since 2019.

NEW: The largest and longest clinical trial of its kind has found that resurfacing the kneecap during total knee replacement is likely to be the most cost-effective approach for patients and healthcare systems over the long term. Find out more ⬇️ ox.ac.uk/news/2026-06-1…

Research to chew on... A combination of bubblegum and beetroot lowers blood pressure. @kingsmedicine scientists have discovered the cardiovascular benefits of chewing sugary gum after consuming vegetables high in nitrate. kcl.ac.uk/news/chewing-s…