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
As part of #NationalApprenticeshipWeek, @exeter.ac.uk's Jonny Gurr has written a blog for Advancing Access on the enormous value degree apprenticeships bring.
Mixing academic study + paid employment, they offer excellent outcomes for graduates - find out more here:
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Mixing academic study + paid employment, they offer excellent outcomes for graduates - find out more here:
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https://advancingaccess.ac.uk/blog/why-should-your-students-do-a-degree-apprenticeship
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February 13, 2026 at 1:38 PM
As part of #NationalApprenticeshipWeek, @exeter.ac.uk's Jonny Gurr has written a blog for Advancing Access on the enormous value degree apprenticeships bring.
Mixing academic study + paid employment, they offer excellent outcomes for graduates - find out more here:
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Mixing academic study + paid employment, they offer excellent outcomes for graduates - find out more here:
t.co/ijTRlFfcxl
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Opinion: Creativity counts.
Adam Crozier of @russellgroup.bsky.social welcomes a report that recognises the value of innovation in the creative industries.
Now free to access.
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Adam Crozier of @russellgroup.bsky.social welcomes a report that recognises the value of innovation in the creative industries.
Now free to access.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Creativity counts - Research Professional News
Adam Crozier welcomes a report that recognises the value of innovation in the creative industries
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February 9, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Opinion: Creativity counts.
Adam Crozier of @russellgroup.bsky.social welcomes a report that recognises the value of innovation in the creative industries.
Now free to access.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Adam Crozier of @russellgroup.bsky.social welcomes a report that recognises the value of innovation in the creative industries.
Now free to access.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
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This #NationalApprenticeshipWeek, we’re launching #FutureUniversities – a sector‑wide commitment to support skills, employability and routes into great jobs.
As the world of work changes, unis will work with employers and communities to shape the skills the UK needs👇
https://loom.ly/kxabD6g
As the world of work changes, unis will work with employers and communities to shape the skills the UK needs👇
https://loom.ly/kxabD6g
February 9, 2026 at 9:50 AM
This #NationalApprenticeshipWeek, we’re launching #FutureUniversities – a sector‑wide commitment to support skills, employability and routes into great jobs.
As the world of work changes, unis will work with employers and communities to shape the skills the UK needs👇
https://loom.ly/kxabD6g
As the world of work changes, unis will work with employers and communities to shape the skills the UK needs👇
https://loom.ly/kxabD6g
Programmes like LSE Generate help embed entrepreneurship across the full range of sectors. But responding to the nuances of sector-specific needs, with the right targeted support will be vital to making the most of the UK's strengths.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Programmes like LSE Generate help embed entrepreneurship across the full range of sectors. But responding to the nuances of sector-specific needs, with the right targeted support will be vital to making the most of the UK's strengths.
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✍️ In @resprofnews.bsky.social our Policy Manager Adam Crozier reflects on the new @ukri.org university-investor relations report and how we can best support commercialisation in the humanities, creative industries and social sciences.
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Creativity counts - Research Professional News
Adam Crozier welcomes a report that recognises the value of innovation in the creative industries
researchprofessionalnews.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:16 PM
✍️ In @resprofnews.bsky.social our Policy Manager Adam Crozier reflects on the new @ukri.org university-investor relations report and how we can best support commercialisation in the humanities, creative industries and social sciences.
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'Grazer exclusion' – removing livestock entirely from upland grasslands – may actually reduce the most stable forms of soil carbon.
New research challenges a strategy previously believed to boost carbon storage and tackle #climatechange.
@erc.europa.eu #climatesolutions
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New research challenges a strategy previously believed to boost carbon storage and tackle #climatechange.
@erc.europa.eu #climatesolutions
doi.org/10.1073/pnas...
February 5, 2026 at 9:34 AM
'Grazer exclusion' – removing livestock entirely from upland grasslands – may actually reduce the most stable forms of soil carbon.
New research challenges a strategy previously believed to boost carbon storage and tackle #climatechange.
@erc.europa.eu #climatesolutions
doi.org/10.1073/pnas...
New research challenges a strategy previously believed to boost carbon storage and tackle #climatechange.
@erc.europa.eu #climatesolutions
doi.org/10.1073/pnas...
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We’re proud to be partnering with GSK, Oxford and Cambridge to help train future leaders in pharmaceutical science, with a newly launched doctoral training programme.
Read more: tr.ee/xgzjS6
@ox.ac.uk | @gsk.bsky.social | @ukri.org | @cam.ac.uk
Read more: tr.ee/xgzjS6
@ox.ac.uk | @gsk.bsky.social | @ukri.org | @cam.ac.uk
February 5, 2026 at 10:34 AM
We’re proud to be partnering with GSK, Oxford and Cambridge to help train future leaders in pharmaceutical science, with a newly launched doctoral training programme.
Read more: tr.ee/xgzjS6
@ox.ac.uk | @gsk.bsky.social | @ukri.org | @cam.ac.uk
Read more: tr.ee/xgzjS6
@ox.ac.uk | @gsk.bsky.social | @ukri.org | @cam.ac.uk
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NEW: Oxford study has revealed that the people of Deep Mani, one of the remotest regions of mainland Greece, represent one of the most genetically distinctive populations in Europe.
Many lineages can be traced back to the Bronze Age, Iron Age, and Roman period of Greece.
Find out more ⬇️
Many lineages can be traced back to the Bronze Age, Iron Age, and Roman period of Greece.
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New analysis of Deep Maniot Greeks reveals a unique genetic time
A new genetic study has revealed that the people of Deep Mani, who inhabit one of the remotest regions of mainland Greece, represent one of the most genetically distinctive populations in Europe,
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February 5, 2026 at 10:37 AM
NEW: Oxford study has revealed that the people of Deep Mani, one of the remotest regions of mainland Greece, represent one of the most genetically distinctive populations in Europe.
Many lineages can be traced back to the Bronze Age, Iron Age, and Roman period of Greece.
Find out more ⬇️
Many lineages can be traced back to the Bronze Age, Iron Age, and Roman period of Greece.
Find out more ⬇️
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Nature's toughest material just had its super power revealed.
@kingsnmes.bsky.social scientists have uncovered the molecular marvel behind spider silk - with implications for sustainable materials and even Alzheimer's research.
Read more here: kcl.ac.uk/news/scienti...
#ScienceatKings
@kingsnmes.bsky.social scientists have uncovered the molecular marvel behind spider silk - with implications for sustainable materials and even Alzheimer's research.
Read more here: kcl.ac.uk/news/scienti...
#ScienceatKings
February 5, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Nature's toughest material just had its super power revealed.
@kingsnmes.bsky.social scientists have uncovered the molecular marvel behind spider silk - with implications for sustainable materials and even Alzheimer's research.
Read more here: kcl.ac.uk/news/scienti...
#ScienceatKings
@kingsnmes.bsky.social scientists have uncovered the molecular marvel behind spider silk - with implications for sustainable materials and even Alzheimer's research.
Read more here: kcl.ac.uk/news/scienti...
#ScienceatKings
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NEW: Study shows some Argentinian penguins are experiencing high levels of predation from pumas recolonising their historical territory - but what is the risk on long-term penguin population survival?
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Are returning pumas putting Patagonian penguins at risk? New study
Some Argentinian penguins are experiencing high levels of predation from pumas recolonising their historical territory. A new study involving Oxford researchers, published today in the Journal for
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February 5, 2026 at 4:48 PM
NEW: Study shows some Argentinian penguins are experiencing high levels of predation from pumas recolonising their historical territory - but what is the risk on long-term penguin population survival?
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Our experts have led a new study alongside @metoffice.gov.uk that identifies warning signs for extreme flash flooding. 🌧️
The research helps explain some of the world’s most dangerous flash-flood events, and may also aid future improvements in identifying risk.
https://bit.ly/3LQ1xd9
#WeAreNCL
The research helps explain some of the world’s most dangerous flash-flood events, and may also aid future improvements in identifying risk.
https://bit.ly/3LQ1xd9
#WeAreNCL
February 5, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Our experts have led a new study alongside @metoffice.gov.uk that identifies warning signs for extreme flash flooding. 🌧️
The research helps explain some of the world’s most dangerous flash-flood events, and may also aid future improvements in identifying risk.
https://bit.ly/3LQ1xd9
#WeAreNCL
The research helps explain some of the world’s most dangerous flash-flood events, and may also aid future improvements in identifying risk.
https://bit.ly/3LQ1xd9
#WeAreNCL
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One in four pregnancies are affected by maternal obesity.
Our researchers contributed to a Royal College of Physicians report linking it to far higher risks of serious complications including gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia and haemorrhage.
Find out more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/dm2bmrljr5
Our researchers contributed to a Royal College of Physicians report linking it to far higher risks of serious complications including gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia and haemorrhage.
Find out more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/dm2bmrljr5
February 6, 2026 at 10:04 AM
One in four pregnancies are affected by maternal obesity.
Our researchers contributed to a Royal College of Physicians report linking it to far higher risks of serious complications including gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia and haemorrhage.
Find out more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/dm2bmrljr5
Our researchers contributed to a Royal College of Physicians report linking it to far higher risks of serious complications including gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia and haemorrhage.
Find out more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/dm2bmrljr5
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From Greenland to the Antarctic, our geographers are driving new understanding of how climate change impacts the world’s vulnerable ice sheets, informing responsive action.
Explore more in our Global Research Newsletter 👉 mailchi.mp/96a54d0bd591...
Explore more in our Global Research Newsletter 👉 mailchi.mp/96a54d0bd591...
February 6, 2026 at 10:50 AM
From Greenland to the Antarctic, our geographers are driving new understanding of how climate change impacts the world’s vulnerable ice sheets, informing responsive action.
Explore more in our Global Research Newsletter 👉 mailchi.mp/96a54d0bd591...
Explore more in our Global Research Newsletter 👉 mailchi.mp/96a54d0bd591...
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Two jobs can be equally exposed to artificial intelligence but have very different outcomes 🤖
A new major study by @kcl-spe.bsky.social and The AI Objectives Institute shows it’s not just how much of a job AI can do that matters - but which parts.
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A new major study by @kcl-spe.bsky.social and The AI Objectives Institute shows it’s not just how much of a job AI can do that matters - but which parts.
Read more ⬇️
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February 6, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Two jobs can be equally exposed to artificial intelligence but have very different outcomes 🤖
A new major study by @kcl-spe.bsky.social and The AI Objectives Institute shows it’s not just how much of a job AI can do that matters - but which parts.
Read more ⬇️
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/study-i...
A new major study by @kcl-spe.bsky.social and The AI Objectives Institute shows it’s not just how much of a job AI can do that matters - but which parts.
Read more ⬇️
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/study-i...
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Professor Cherie Armour from @qubpsych.bsky.social is helping develop the world’s largest ever dataset for severe depression.
The research, which spans all four-nations of the UK, has the potential to create a “paradigm shift” in how we understand, respond to and treat depression more effectively.
The research, which spans all four-nations of the UK, has the potential to create a “paradigm shift” in how we understand, respond to and treat depression more effectively.
Queen’s researcher helping to develop world’s largest dataset for depression
A Queen’s University researcher is helping to develop the world’s largest ever dataset for severe depression, which will span all four-nations of the UK.
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February 6, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Professor Cherie Armour from @qubpsych.bsky.social is helping develop the world’s largest ever dataset for severe depression.
The research, which spans all four-nations of the UK, has the potential to create a “paradigm shift” in how we understand, respond to and treat depression more effectively.
The research, which spans all four-nations of the UK, has the potential to create a “paradigm shift” in how we understand, respond to and treat depression more effectively.
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Today is #WorldCancerDay and to mark this, we're happy to share that a pilot project to help GPs spot early warning signs of cancer from routine blood tests has now rolled out to 60 GP practices in Devon, and has also launched in Liverpool. news.exeter.ac.uk/fa...
February 4, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Today is #WorldCancerDay and to mark this, we're happy to share that a pilot project to help GPs spot early warning signs of cancer from routine blood tests has now rolled out to 60 GP practices in Devon, and has also launched in Liverpool. news.exeter.ac.uk/fa...
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King’s spinout Nuclide Therapeutics is pioneering a new radioactive treatment targeting cancers that resist chemo and radiotherapy.
A £5m investment will now fund its first clinical trial in lung cancer patients.
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-s...
#WorldCancerDay
A £5m investment will now fund its first clinical trial in lung cancer patients.
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-s...
#WorldCancerDay
February 4, 2026 at 4:37 PM
King’s spinout Nuclide Therapeutics is pioneering a new radioactive treatment targeting cancers that resist chemo and radiotherapy.
A £5m investment will now fund its first clinical trial in lung cancer patients.
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-s...
#WorldCancerDay
A £5m investment will now fund its first clinical trial in lung cancer patients.
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-s...
#WorldCancerDay
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Led by Exeter and the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust the project involves a new way of analysing routine blood tests taken by GPs. These tests include a count of platelets. A high platelet count can sometimes be an indicator of certain types of cancer.
February 4, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Led by Exeter and the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust the project involves a new way of analysing routine blood tests taken by GPs. These tests include a count of platelets. A high platelet count can sometimes be an indicator of certain types of cancer.
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Cambridge is #ChangingTheStoryOfCancer.
Early diagnosis, prevention and research can improve outcomes and lead to kinder, more effective treatments.
With @cambcancer.bsky.social and your generosity, we can transform cancer care for generations.
Find out more 👉 cam.ac.uk/cancer
#WorldCancerDay
Early diagnosis, prevention and research can improve outcomes and lead to kinder, more effective treatments.
With @cambcancer.bsky.social and your generosity, we can transform cancer care for generations.
Find out more 👉 cam.ac.uk/cancer
#WorldCancerDay
Cambridge is changing the story of cancer
Find out about groundbreaking cancer research at Cambridge, including our planned new hospital, how we're studying the earliest stages of cancer, how AI is helping fight the disease, and the patients ...
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February 4, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Cambridge is #ChangingTheStoryOfCancer.
Early diagnosis, prevention and research can improve outcomes and lead to kinder, more effective treatments.
With @cambcancer.bsky.social and your generosity, we can transform cancer care for generations.
Find out more 👉 cam.ac.uk/cancer
#WorldCancerDay
Early diagnosis, prevention and research can improve outcomes and lead to kinder, more effective treatments.
With @cambcancer.bsky.social and your generosity, we can transform cancer care for generations.
Find out more 👉 cam.ac.uk/cancer
#WorldCancerDay
LUNG SHOT is the @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social research project improving lung cancer screening across Ireland www.russellgroup.ac.uk/impact/lung-...
LUNG SHOT: the Queen's University Belfast research project improving lung cancer screening across Ireland | Russell Group
Queen's University Belfast has secured a significant grant to lead a groundbreaking project aimed at establishing lung cancer screening programmes across the island of Ireland
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February 4, 2026 at 11:20 AM
LUNG SHOT is the @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social research project improving lung cancer screening across Ireland www.russellgroup.ac.uk/impact/lung-...
A consortium led by @unisouthampton.bsky.social has received funding to develop next-generation treatments for lung cancer, blood cancers and chronic inflammation www.russellgroup.ac.uk/impact/south...
Southampton-led team to develop next-gen cancer treatments | Russell Group
A consortium led by the University of Southampton has received funding to develop next-generation treatments for cancer and chronic inflammation.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:20 AM
A consortium led by @unisouthampton.bsky.social has received funding to develop next-generation treatments for lung cancer, blood cancers and chronic inflammation www.russellgroup.ac.uk/impact/south...
A new method developed by @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social researchers combines laser analysis with a type of AI, which could improve early detection and monitoring of breast cancer and pave the way for a screening test for multiple forms of cancer. www.russellgroup.ac.uk/impact/edinb...
Edinburgh researchers using AI to identify breast cancer patients | Russell Group
Edinburgh researchers have used a new AI-powered test to identify breast cancer patients in the earliest stage of the disease.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:20 AM
A new method developed by @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social researchers combines laser analysis with a type of AI, which could improve early detection and monitoring of breast cancer and pave the way for a screening test for multiple forms of cancer. www.russellgroup.ac.uk/impact/edinb...
OrganOx, @ox.ac.uk spin-out co-founded by clinical academics, has developed world-leading technology to preserve livers for transplantation. www.russellgroup.ac.uk/impact/world...
World-leading technology to preserve livers for transplantation developed by University of Oxford | Russell Group
OrganOx, a University of Oxford spin-out co-founded by clinical academics, has developed world-leading technology to preserve livers for transplantation.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:20 AM
OrganOx, @ox.ac.uk spin-out co-founded by clinical academics, has developed world-leading technology to preserve livers for transplantation. www.russellgroup.ac.uk/impact/world...
A pioneering eye device from @ucl.ac.uk restores reading vision to blind eyes www.russellgroup.ac.uk/impact/pione...
Pioneering eye device from UCL restores reading vision to blind eyes | Russell Group
After being treated with an electronic eye implant paired with augmented-reality glasses, people with sight loss have recovered reading vision, reports a trial involving a UCL and Moorfields clinical ...
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February 4, 2026 at 11:20 AM
A pioneering eye device from @ucl.ac.uk restores reading vision to blind eyes www.russellgroup.ac.uk/impact/pione...