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Research that makes a difference

Across every part of the UK, the Russell Group’s 24 universities use groundbreaking research to make a difference: turning ideas into jobs, translating knowledge into skills for the economy, and creating opportunities for our communities to thrive.

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Turning ideas into jobs

Our universities are defined by the quality and scale of their research. But breakthroughs don’t stay in the lab: they create businesses, jobs and attract investment to our communities.
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Skills for the economy

Our 24 universities teach people the skills needed for our future. Nearly 9 in 10 of Russell Group graduates work in key growth sectors, and we train 70% of the UK’s doctors and dentists.
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Creating opportunities

From supporting English and maths skills in primary school to helping students to get their first job, we work to ensure everyone can benefit from our research, teaching and resources.
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Helping communities to thrive

Rooted in their communities, our universities employ over 200,000 people across the UK. Our students boost local economies and volunteer, while our researchers work to tackle shared challenges.
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Dementia Action Week 2026

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15 May 2026 Impact story

Diagnosing dementia: developing blood tests at the UK Dementia Research Institute

Dementia presents a major health challenge in our ageing society. Its personal, societal and economic consequences are devastating. With disease-modif...
18 May 2026 Impact story

Music in Mind – Redefining dementia care through connection

"Music in Mind" is a pioneering collaboration between The University of Manchester and Manchester Camerata, the city’s renowned chamber orchestra.
20 January 2025 Impact story

The Nottingham spinout improving brain scans to detect dementia

University of Nottingham spin-out company Cerca Magnetics is using quantum technology to develop wearable brain scanners that could help detect early ...
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Over 70% of the UK’s doctors and dentists are trained at Russell Group universities
Around ¾ of a million students study at Russell Group universities, in every region and nation of the UK
The research, innovation and new businesses created at Russell Group universities alone generate
£37.6
billion
for the UK economy each year and support more than ¼ million jobs
91
of Russell Group university research was rated 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF)
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Statement on Office for Students response to High Court ruling

The Russell Group comments on the regulator's statement regarding the recent judicial review

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Student loans inquiry: the Russell Group's submission

The Russell Group's submission to the Treasury Committee inquiry on student loans and the taxation of graduates

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Universities urge day one access to next EU R&D programme for associated countries

University groups from the UK, Switzerland, Canada and New Zealand call for day one access to Framework Programme 10 for trusted associated partners

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Office for Students update on financial sustainability in the sector

The Russell Group responds to the regulator's latest report on universities' financial reports and forecasts

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Research security at UK universities

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Drivers of low cost-recovery on research grants

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Higher education funding

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International students: A global community choosing the UK

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Informed Choices for students

If you don't know what degree subject you want to study, it's important to understand all the options available to you with your chosen A-levels (or equivalent qualifications). Aimed at students 14 and up, Informed Choices can help you understand the pathways to different degrees and make a start on deciding what to do next.

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