Russell Group
@russellgroup.bsky.social
The Russell Group represents 24 universities located across the UK.
We work to advance and champion the positive economic, societal & cultural impacts of UK research-intensive universities.
russellgroup.ac.uk
We work to advance and champion the positive economic, societal & cultural impacts of UK research-intensive universities.
russellgroup.ac.uk
We're pleased to see the OfS has prioritised quality, student interest & sector resilience in its strategy for the next five years, and the integration of equality of opportunity across all strands of work.
Our Policy Manager Meg Haskins has responded here:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/respons...
Our Policy Manager Meg Haskins has responded here:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/respons...
Response to new OfS strategy for 2025 to 2030 | Russell Group
The Russell Group responds to the new Office for Students (OfS) five-year strategy for 2025 to 2030
www.russellgroup.ac.uk
November 13, 2025 at 5:25 PM
We're pleased to see the OfS has prioritised quality, student interest & sector resilience in its strategy for the next five years, and the integration of equality of opportunity across all strands of work.
Our Policy Manager Meg Haskins has responded here:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/respons...
Our Policy Manager Meg Haskins has responded here:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/respons...
NEW: @qmul.bsky.social's partnership with Barking and Dagenham Council to create a new dental centre and training hub in Barking
The centre will treat over 5,000 patients and train 130 dental students every year, and support access to dental services for the community
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The centre will treat over 5,000 patients and train 130 dental students every year, and support access to dental services for the community
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Barking to get new £5.8m hub to tackle 'dental desert'
The new hub will aim to provide NHS dentistry to more than 5,000 patients a year.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 10:43 AM
NEW: @qmul.bsky.social's partnership with Barking and Dagenham Council to create a new dental centre and training hub in Barking
The centre will treat over 5,000 patients and train 130 dental students every year, and support access to dental services for the community
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The centre will treat over 5,000 patients and train 130 dental students every year, and support access to dental services for the community
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Important op-ed by Sir Richard Lambert in @theobserveruk.bsky.social over the risks to growth the government's proposed levy on international student fees will bring.
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
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Raising costs for overseas students won’t help cash-strapped universities | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Important op-ed by Sir Richard Lambert in @theobserveruk.bsky.social over the risks to growth the government's proposed levy on international student fees will bring.
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
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NEW: As world leaders meet at #COP30, Oxford research reveals which countries are turning climate promises into action and which aren’t. 🌍
The Climate Policy Monitor gives the clearest picture yet of how national laws stack up against global climate goals.
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The Climate Policy Monitor gives the clearest picture yet of how national laws stack up against global climate goals.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:22 AM
NEW: As world leaders meet at #COP30, Oxford research reveals which countries are turning climate promises into action and which aren’t. 🌍
The Climate Policy Monitor gives the clearest picture yet of how national laws stack up against global climate goals.
🧵 [1/10]
The Climate Policy Monitor gives the clearest picture yet of how national laws stack up against global climate goals.
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The insights of Durham's @ecromanis.bsky.social have featured in The Guardian, in a piece which explores partial ectogestation. As a leading researcher in reproduction and the law, Chloe’s work continues to shape vital conversations around reproductive regulation. Read more: bit.ly/4nU0ypi
I am delighted to see this great piece in the Guardian about developments in partial ectogestation - www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n... - and glad to have had the opportunity to contribute some of the insights from my work over the last 8 years @durham.ac.uk
This machine could keep a baby alive outside the womb. How will the world decide to use it?
For parents who have buried infants born too soon, a device like the AquaWomb is a miracle in waiting – and an impossible choice
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:21 PM
The insights of Durham's @ecromanis.bsky.social have featured in The Guardian, in a piece which explores partial ectogestation. As a leading researcher in reproduction and the law, Chloe’s work continues to shape vital conversations around reproductive regulation. Read more: bit.ly/4nU0ypi
Listen to our Director of Strategy Sarah Stevens speaking to @politicshome.bsky.social and higher education colleagues on the challenges facing university finances 👇
🚨OUT NOW🚨 Are unis about to collapse? 🎓
Ex-minister Jo Johnson, UUK's Vivienne Stern, Public First's Jess Lister and Russell Group's Sarah Stevens join PolHome's @matildamartin.bsky.social & @alaintolhurst.bsky.social to discuss the strain on higher education
Listen: podfollow.com/politicshome...
Ex-minister Jo Johnson, UUK's Vivienne Stern, Public First's Jess Lister and Russell Group's Sarah Stevens join PolHome's @matildamartin.bsky.social & @alaintolhurst.bsky.social to discuss the strain on higher education
Listen: podfollow.com/politicshome...
November 7, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Listen to our Director of Strategy Sarah Stevens speaking to @politicshome.bsky.social and higher education colleagues on the challenges facing university finances 👇
Have a look at some of the work our members are doing around access and participation here 👇 www.russellgroup.ac.uk/policy-and-r...
Impact | Russell Group
Discover the work of our universities
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November 6, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Have a look at some of the work our members are doing around access and participation here 👇 www.russellgroup.ac.uk/policy-and-r...
We’re pleased that our Director of Policy Dr Hollie Chandler has been appointed to the Higher Education Access and Participation Task and Finish Group. It will develop proposals to help more students from disadvantaged backgrounds access HE. Find out more: www.gov.uk/government/g...
November 6, 2025 at 4:54 PM
We’re pleased that our Director of Policy Dr Hollie Chandler has been appointed to the Higher Education Access and Participation Task and Finish Group. It will develop proposals to help more students from disadvantaged backgrounds access HE. Find out more: www.gov.uk/government/g...
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Ever wondered why we sometimes see colours that aren’t actually there?
It’s a phenomenon called ‘colour afterimages’ – and our psychologist Dr Christoph Witzel has found, for the first time, the missing link that explains why we see them.
Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/0quZBG
It’s a phenomenon called ‘colour afterimages’ – and our psychologist Dr Christoph Witzel has found, for the first time, the missing link that explains why we see them.
Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/0quZBG
November 6, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Ever wondered why we sometimes see colours that aren’t actually there?
It’s a phenomenon called ‘colour afterimages’ – and our psychologist Dr Christoph Witzel has found, for the first time, the missing link that explains why we see them.
Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/0quZBG
It’s a phenomenon called ‘colour afterimages’ – and our psychologist Dr Christoph Witzel has found, for the first time, the missing link that explains why we see them.
Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/0quZBG
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Our experts have led a new study which has revealed that women in Northern Ireland who have experienced multiple miscarriages, have feelings of isolation and guilt, stemming from social stigma and inadequate support.
You can find out more here ➡️ ow.ly/yEIF50XmqhT
You can find out more here ➡️ ow.ly/yEIF50XmqhT
November 4, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Our experts have led a new study which has revealed that women in Northern Ireland who have experienced multiple miscarriages, have feelings of isolation and guilt, stemming from social stigma and inadequate support.
You can find out more here ➡️ ow.ly/yEIF50XmqhT
You can find out more here ➡️ ow.ly/yEIF50XmqhT
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Almost two years of seaweed study by @grockesibl.bsky.social from @durhamearthsci.bsky.social has prompted further investigation of water quality at #Scarborough
www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
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November 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Almost two years of seaweed study by @grockesibl.bsky.social from @durhamearthsci.bsky.social has prompted further investigation of water quality at #Scarborough
www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
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We're thrilled to be working alongside teams from several universities on a new project aiming to revolutionise implantable medical devices with transformative technology that harnesses power from glucose in the body. 🔬
Find out more here. ⬇
https://bit.ly/4otACls
#WeAreNCL
Find out more here. ⬇
https://bit.ly/4otACls
#WeAreNCL
November 4, 2025 at 6:12 PM
We're thrilled to be working alongside teams from several universities on a new project aiming to revolutionise implantable medical devices with transformative technology that harnesses power from glucose in the body. 🔬
Find out more here. ⬇
https://bit.ly/4otACls
#WeAreNCL
Find out more here. ⬇
https://bit.ly/4otACls
#WeAreNCL
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As part of #NationalEngineeringDay, we're highlighting the engineers behind our nC2 consultancy who are celebrating 10 years of success 🌟
A specialist team in material sciences, they work from the University’s labs to stress-test and improve safety components.
Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/0Si0mb
A specialist team in material sciences, they work from the University’s labs to stress-test and improve safety components.
Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/0Si0mb
November 5, 2025 at 11:56 AM
As part of #NationalEngineeringDay, we're highlighting the engineers behind our nC2 consultancy who are celebrating 10 years of success 🌟
A specialist team in material sciences, they work from the University’s labs to stress-test and improve safety components.
Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/0Si0mb
A specialist team in material sciences, they work from the University’s labs to stress-test and improve safety components.
Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/0Si0mb
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World-first experiment: Scientists led by Oxford have created tiny plasma ‘fireballs’ at CERN to help explain how powerful jets from distant galaxies stay stable.
The discovery could reveal new clues about the Universe’s hidden magnetic fields and missing gamma rays ⬇️
The discovery could reveal new clues about the Universe’s hidden magnetic fields and missing gamma rays ⬇️
Scientists recreate cosmic ‘fireballs’ to probe mystery of missing
An international team of scientists, led by the University of Oxford, has achieved a world-first by creating plasma 'fireballs' using the Super Proton Synchrotron accelerator at CERN, Geneva, to
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November 5, 2025 at 1:15 PM
World-first experiment: Scientists led by Oxford have created tiny plasma ‘fireballs’ at CERN to help explain how powerful jets from distant galaxies stay stable.
The discovery could reveal new clues about the Universe’s hidden magnetic fields and missing gamma rays ⬇️
The discovery could reveal new clues about the Universe’s hidden magnetic fields and missing gamma rays ⬇️
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The Healikick project is developing next generation bone graft materials to repair non-healing broken bones.
The UofG-led project with researchers from across Europe is developing new technology which offers hope for patients with non-healing fractures.
glasgow.thecemi.org/our-research/healikick
The UofG-led project with researchers from across Europe is developing new technology which offers hope for patients with non-healing fractures.
glasgow.thecemi.org/our-research/healikick
November 5, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The Healikick project is developing next generation bone graft materials to repair non-healing broken bones.
The UofG-led project with researchers from across Europe is developing new technology which offers hope for patients with non-healing fractures.
glasgow.thecemi.org/our-research/healikick
The UofG-led project with researchers from across Europe is developing new technology which offers hope for patients with non-healing fractures.
glasgow.thecemi.org/our-research/healikick
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As Brazil prepares to welcome global leaders for COP30, research led by Prof Joao Porto de Albequerque @uofgussp.bsky.social is aiming to reduce climate change impacts on health and wellbeing in the country’s favela urban communities.
More: gla.ac/3LJDhbW
More: gla.ac/3LJDhbW
November 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
As Brazil prepares to welcome global leaders for COP30, research led by Prof Joao Porto de Albequerque @uofgussp.bsky.social is aiming to reduce climate change impacts on health and wellbeing in the country’s favela urban communities.
More: gla.ac/3LJDhbW
More: gla.ac/3LJDhbW
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'Do we need humanities graduates to deliver the industrial strategy?' bit.ly/4oHCWEQ
New @russellgroup.bsky.social research highlights how many humanities graduates take up careers in the government's priority sectors, as set out in the recent White Paper #Skystorians 1/2
New @russellgroup.bsky.social research highlights how many humanities graduates take up careers in the government's priority sectors, as set out in the recent White Paper #Skystorians 1/2
Do we need humanities graduates to deliver the industrial strategy?
Policymakers should take a broad view of the value of degree courses when building our future workforce, says Charlotte Hallahan
www.timeshighereducation.com
November 3, 2025 at 9:32 AM
'Do we need humanities graduates to deliver the industrial strategy?' bit.ly/4oHCWEQ
New @russellgroup.bsky.social research highlights how many humanities graduates take up careers in the government's priority sectors, as set out in the recent White Paper #Skystorians 1/2
New @russellgroup.bsky.social research highlights how many humanities graduates take up careers in the government's priority sectors, as set out in the recent White Paper #Skystorians 1/2
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Deal done 🤝
OrganOx, an Oxford spinout transforming organ transplantation, has been acquired by Japan’s Terumo Corporation for US$1.5bn – Oxford’s largest spinout exit to date, and its first over £1bn.
The acquisition agreement was announced in August 2025.
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OrganOx, an Oxford spinout transforming organ transplantation, has been acquired by Japan’s Terumo Corporation for US$1.5bn – Oxford’s largest spinout exit to date, and its first over £1bn.
The acquisition agreement was announced in August 2025.
Read more ⬇️
Terumo completes acquisition of University of Oxford spinout OrganOx
OrganOx, a pioneering Oxford University spinout transforming kidney and liver transplantation, has been fully acquired by Terumo Corporation, a global medical technology company headquartered in
www.ox.ac.uk
October 31, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Deal done 🤝
OrganOx, an Oxford spinout transforming organ transplantation, has been acquired by Japan’s Terumo Corporation for US$1.5bn – Oxford’s largest spinout exit to date, and its first over £1bn.
The acquisition agreement was announced in August 2025.
Read more ⬇️
OrganOx, an Oxford spinout transforming organ transplantation, has been acquired by Japan’s Terumo Corporation for US$1.5bn – Oxford’s largest spinout exit to date, and its first over £1bn.
The acquisition agreement was announced in August 2025.
Read more ⬇️
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What does half a million tweets reveal about an invasive species? 📱
A study analysing over 500,000 tweets has found public discourse on invasive species heavily favours charismatic animals over ecologically harmful plants. 🌿
More more here. ⬇
https://bit.ly/4hBIa2M
#WeAreNCL
A study analysing over 500,000 tweets has found public discourse on invasive species heavily favours charismatic animals over ecologically harmful plants. 🌿
More more here. ⬇
https://bit.ly/4hBIa2M
#WeAreNCL
November 2, 2025 at 9:39 AM
What does half a million tweets reveal about an invasive species? 📱
A study analysing over 500,000 tweets has found public discourse on invasive species heavily favours charismatic animals over ecologically harmful plants. 🌿
More more here. ⬇
https://bit.ly/4hBIa2M
#WeAreNCL
A study analysing over 500,000 tweets has found public discourse on invasive species heavily favours charismatic animals over ecologically harmful plants. 🌿
More more here. ⬇
https://bit.ly/4hBIa2M
#WeAreNCL
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Teen social hierarchies aren’t just playground politics – they can shape mental health and may even be linked to self-harm.
Understanding these networks could help us better support young people.
Read more from Holly Crudgington ⬇️
Understanding these networks could help us better support young people.
Read more from Holly Crudgington ⬇️
How teen friendships may predict self harm
It isn’t just social isolation that’s a risk factor for self harm.
theconversation.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Teen social hierarchies aren’t just playground politics – they can shape mental health and may even be linked to self-harm.
Understanding these networks could help us better support young people.
Read more from Holly Crudgington ⬇️
Understanding these networks could help us better support young people.
Read more from Holly Crudgington ⬇️
Our policy manager Charlotte Hallahan has a piece on the importance of the humanities in relation to the Industrial Strategy in @timeshighered.bsky.social and our accompanying briefing is now live 👇https://www.russellgroup.ac.uk/policy/policy-briefings/skills-uks-growth-sectors
Skills for the UK's growth sectors | Russell Group
New analysis reveals importance of research-intensive universities to Industrial Strategy skills
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November 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Our policy manager Charlotte Hallahan has a piece on the importance of the humanities in relation to the Industrial Strategy in @timeshighered.bsky.social and our accompanying briefing is now live 👇https://www.russellgroup.ac.uk/policy/policy-briefings/skills-uks-growth-sectors
🗣️Our Director of Policy Dr Hollie Chandler writes for @hepi-news.bsky.social on what the post-16 education white paper could mean for R&D:
"alongside the focus on FE there was plenty of recognition for postgraduate skills & the UK’s world-leading research base."
www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/10/30/w...
"alongside the focus on FE there was plenty of recognition for postgraduate skills & the UK’s world-leading research base."
www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/10/30/w...
What the white paper told us about the Government’s future plans for R&D - HEPI
This blog was kindly authored by Dr Hollie Chandler, Director of Policy at the Russell Group. It is the third blog in HEPI’s series responding to the post-16 education and skills white paper. You can ...
www.hepi.ac.uk
October 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
🗣️Our Director of Policy Dr Hollie Chandler writes for @hepi-news.bsky.social on what the post-16 education white paper could mean for R&D:
"alongside the focus on FE there was plenty of recognition for postgraduate skills & the UK’s world-leading research base."
www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/10/30/w...
"alongside the focus on FE there was plenty of recognition for postgraduate skills & the UK’s world-leading research base."
www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/10/30/w...
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(1/3) Every year, more than 12 million people worldwide experience a stroke. On World Stroke Day (29 October), we’re highlighting research that’s offering new hope for recovery.
October 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM
(1/3) Every year, more than 12 million people worldwide experience a stroke. On World Stroke Day (29 October), we’re highlighting research that’s offering new hope for recovery.
All 24 Russell Group universities are on Research England's recently-updated best practice adoption list for spinouts - demonstrating support for research commercialisation through more transparent spinout deals, entrepreneurship training and more.
Read more ➡️ www.ukri.org/publications...
Read more ➡️ www.ukri.org/publications...
Spin-outs review implementation: best practice adoption list
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October 28, 2025 at 11:03 AM
All 24 Russell Group universities are on Research England's recently-updated best practice adoption list for spinouts - demonstrating support for research commercialisation through more transparent spinout deals, entrepreneurship training and more.
Read more ➡️ www.ukri.org/publications...
Read more ➡️ www.ukri.org/publications...