This was a timely, important discussion on university funding ahead of the Budget.
Recent announcements linking tuition fees to inflation are a positive first step on university finances - but there is a good deal of work left to do.
Find out more:
committees.parliament.uk/writtenevide...
Recent announcements linking tuition fees to inflation are a positive first step on university finances - but there is a good deal of work left to do.
Find out more:
committees.parliament.uk/writtenevide...
November 18, 2025 at 12:38 PM
This was a timely, important discussion on university funding ahead of the Budget.
Recent announcements linking tuition fees to inflation are a positive first step on university finances - but there is a good deal of work left to do.
Find out more:
committees.parliament.uk/writtenevide...
Recent announcements linking tuition fees to inflation are a positive first step on university finances - but there is a good deal of work left to do.
Find out more:
committees.parliament.uk/writtenevide...
Reposted by Adam Clarke
More action on the increasingly busy "ease visas for researchers" front, this time from @russellgroup.bsky.social, specifically in relation to US.
Useful for Vallance, given his apparent moves within govt on this issue.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
Useful for Vallance, given his apparent moves within govt on this issue.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
Continue visa expansion to woo US researchers, ministers urged - Research Professional News
Russell Group says UK government should work with Royal Society and others to attract talent
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
October 8, 2025 at 8:43 AM
More action on the increasingly busy "ease visas for researchers" front, this time from @russellgroup.bsky.social, specifically in relation to US.
Useful for Vallance, given his apparent moves within govt on this issue.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
Useful for Vallance, given his apparent moves within govt on this issue.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
Reposted by Adam Clarke
🔬Nearly 30% of our universities’ joint international research in 2023 involved working with partners in the US.
In a new report today we’ve taken a close look at our current R&D links – and how we can strengthen ties in the face of funding and political challenges. 🧵
In a new report today we’ve taken a close look at our current R&D links – and how we can strengthen ties in the face of funding and political challenges. 🧵
October 8, 2025 at 9:54 AM
🔬Nearly 30% of our universities’ joint international research in 2023 involved working with partners in the US.
In a new report today we’ve taken a close look at our current R&D links – and how we can strengthen ties in the face of funding and political challenges. 🧵
In a new report today we’ve taken a close look at our current R&D links – and how we can strengthen ties in the face of funding and political challenges. 🧵
Reposted by Adam Clarke
UK and US researchers must forge closer ties amid “significant political changes”, the Russell Group has said, urging the UK government to consider new ways of collaborating and removing barriers to long-term partnerships
#AcademicSky #EduSky
#AcademicSky #EduSky
Expanding visa eligibility ‘can deepen UK-US research links’
Russell Group calls for long-term partnerships to be secured amid political uncertainty
www.timeshighereducation.com
October 8, 2025 at 9:27 AM
UK and US researchers must forge closer ties amid “significant political changes”, the Russell Group has said, urging the UK government to consider new ways of collaborating and removing barriers to long-term partnerships
#AcademicSky #EduSky
#AcademicSky #EduSky
Reposted by Adam Clarke
The UK’s leading research universities have called for strengthened UK-US research ties, warning that action is needed now to secure long-term collaboration. Tash Mosheim reports https://ow.ly/4G4W50X7UFx
October 8, 2025 at 5:45 AM
The UK’s leading research universities have called for strengthened UK-US research ties, warning that action is needed now to secure long-term collaboration. Tash Mosheim reports https://ow.ly/4G4W50X7UFx
Reposted by Adam Clarke
🗣️Anne Lane, CEO at @uclb.bsky.social:
"The spinout sector is flourishing...but the UK could be doing so much more to leverage economic growth from university research."
www.ft.com/content/a06f... (£)
"The spinout sector is flourishing...but the UK could be doing so much more to leverage economic growth from university research."
www.ft.com/content/a06f... (£)
Want a quick economic win? Look to university spinouts
UK innovators too often have to find capital in the US — the quid pro quo is often jobs and facilities there instead of here
www.ft.com
October 3, 2025 at 10:36 AM
🗣️Anne Lane, CEO at @uclb.bsky.social:
"The spinout sector is flourishing...but the UK could be doing so much more to leverage economic growth from university research."
www.ft.com/content/a06f... (£)
"The spinout sector is flourishing...but the UK could be doing so much more to leverage economic growth from university research."
www.ft.com/content/a06f... (£)
Reposted by Adam Clarke
Our very own Policy Manager, Douglas Dowell says that 'after thriving in the EU’s flagship R&D programme, the UK needs certainty' in @resprofnews.bsky.social 👇💸https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-views-of-the-uk-2025-september-continuing-horizons/
Continuing horizons - Research Professional News
Douglas Dowell says after thriving in the EU’s flagship R&D programme, the UK needs certainty
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
September 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Our very own Policy Manager, Douglas Dowell says that 'after thriving in the EU’s flagship R&D programme, the UK needs certainty' in @resprofnews.bsky.social 👇💸https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-views-of-the-uk-2025-september-continuing-horizons/
Reposted by Adam Clarke
The Sept 2023 UK-EU agreement on association to @horizoneu.bsky.social offered the possibility of huge advantages for the UK.
Ahead of the 2nd anniversary of the deal, what has the impact been on UK science – and how are Horizon projects supporting growth in key sectors like life sciences? 🧵
Ahead of the 2nd anniversary of the deal, what has the impact been on UK science – and how are Horizon projects supporting growth in key sectors like life sciences? 🧵
September 2, 2025 at 8:54 AM
The Sept 2023 UK-EU agreement on association to @horizoneu.bsky.social offered the possibility of huge advantages for the UK.
Ahead of the 2nd anniversary of the deal, what has the impact been on UK science – and how are Horizon projects supporting growth in key sectors like life sciences? 🧵
Ahead of the 2nd anniversary of the deal, what has the impact been on UK science – and how are Horizon projects supporting growth in key sectors like life sciences? 🧵
Reposted by Adam Clarke
"It is more important than ever for partners with shared values to come together."
Our Chair Chris Day & Michael Hoch of @germanu15.bsky.social in
@table.media & @timeshighered.bsky.social on what's next for UK-German R&D ties:
www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/thes...
Our Chair Chris Day & Michael Hoch of @germanu15.bsky.social in
@table.media & @timeshighered.bsky.social on what's next for UK-German R&D ties:
www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/thes...
August 7, 2025 at 1:31 PM
"It is more important than ever for partners with shared values to come together."
Our Chair Chris Day & Michael Hoch of @germanu15.bsky.social in
@table.media & @timeshighered.bsky.social on what's next for UK-German R&D ties:
www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/thes...
Our Chair Chris Day & Michael Hoch of @germanu15.bsky.social in
@table.media & @timeshighered.bsky.social on what's next for UK-German R&D ties:
www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/thes...
Reposted by Adam Clarke
🗣️ “This new report highlights long-standing challenges across the education system....we must encourage more specialists into teacher training & support them to stay in the profession."
Read our response to @hepi-news.bsky.social report on language learning:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/respons...
Read our response to @hepi-news.bsky.social report on language learning:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/respons...
July 31, 2025 at 8:57 AM
🗣️ “This new report highlights long-standing challenges across the education system....we must encourage more specialists into teacher training & support them to stay in the profession."
Read our response to @hepi-news.bsky.social report on language learning:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/respons...
Read our response to @hepi-news.bsky.social report on language learning:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/respons...
Reposted by Adam Clarke
Introducing the UK's first cross-city innovation partnership with @cam.ac.uk.
University collaboration is better than competition to boost innovation.
Professor Deborah Prentice and Professor @duncanivison.bsky.social write @timeshighered.bsky.social.
www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/univ...
University collaboration is better than competition to boost innovation.
Professor Deborah Prentice and Professor @duncanivison.bsky.social write @timeshighered.bsky.social.
www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/univ...
July 16, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Introducing the UK's first cross-city innovation partnership with @cam.ac.uk.
University collaboration is better than competition to boost innovation.
Professor Deborah Prentice and Professor @duncanivison.bsky.social write @timeshighered.bsky.social.
www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/univ...
University collaboration is better than competition to boost innovation.
Professor Deborah Prentice and Professor @duncanivison.bsky.social write @timeshighered.bsky.social.
www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/univ...
Reposted by Adam Clarke
EU partner countries call for early and equal access to FP10.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...
July 15, 2025 at 9:03 AM
EU partner countries call for early and equal access to FP10.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...
Reposted by Adam Clarke
Last week on Wonkhe: UK universities’ international research collaborations are something to shout about. Douglas Dowell explores the current landscape and what the future could hold
Defining the value of the UK’s international research partnerships
UK universities’ international research collaborations are something to shout about. Douglas Dowell explores the current landscape and what the future could hold UK universities’ international research...
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July 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Last week on Wonkhe: UK universities’ international research collaborations are something to shout about. Douglas Dowell explores the current landscape and what the future could hold
Reposted by Adam Clarke
We are calling on the UK Government to not introduce a levy on higher education provider income from international students, reduce visa costs to attract global talent, and to review higher education funding to create a sustainable model
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/documents/58...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/documents/58...
July 10, 2025 at 8:54 AM
We are calling on the UK Government to not introduce a levy on higher education provider income from international students, reduce visa costs to attract global talent, and to review higher education funding to create a sustainable model
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/documents/58...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/documents/58...
Reposted by Adam Clarke
NEW on Wonkhe: UK universities’ international research collaborations are something to shout about. Douglas Dowell explores the current landscape and what the future could hold buff.ly/gzEZIMO
July 8, 2025 at 6:00 AM
NEW on Wonkhe: UK universities’ international research collaborations are something to shout about. Douglas Dowell explores the current landscape and what the future could hold buff.ly/gzEZIMO
Reposted by Adam Clarke
Counterpoint: new Public First research shows every UK resident working adult (on a full time equivalent basis) is £466 a year better off on average as a result of international students. So let’s just publicise that instead of levying them
www.publicfirst.co.uk/calculating-...
www.publicfirst.co.uk/calculating-...
June 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Counterpoint: new Public First research shows every UK resident working adult (on a full time equivalent basis) is £466 a year better off on average as a result of international students. So let’s just publicise that instead of levying them
www.publicfirst.co.uk/calculating-...
www.publicfirst.co.uk/calculating-...
Reposted by Adam Clarke
"The new Industrial Strategy represents a bold and positive commitment to transforming the UK’s growth and productivity. It’s encouraging to see recognition of the critical role universities will play in delivering the strategy"
Read our full response:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/respons...
Read our full response:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/respons...
Response to the UK's Modern Industrial Strategy | Russell Group
The Russell Group responds to the government's new industrial strategy plans and global talent scheme
www.russellgroup.ac.uk
June 23, 2025 at 3:49 PM
"The new Industrial Strategy represents a bold and positive commitment to transforming the UK’s growth and productivity. It’s encouraging to see recognition of the critical role universities will play in delivering the strategy"
Read our full response:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/respons...
Read our full response:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/respons...
Reposted by Adam Clarke
Russell Group facilities like @bristoluni.bsky.social's Quantum Technologies Innovation Centre are helping entrepreneurs turn tech breakthroughs in growth sectors into new businesses that are driving growth across the UK.
Find out more:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/impact/brist...
#IndustrialStrategy
Find out more:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/impact/brist...
#IndustrialStrategy
June 20, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Russell Group facilities like @bristoluni.bsky.social's Quantum Technologies Innovation Centre are helping entrepreneurs turn tech breakthroughs in growth sectors into new businesses that are driving growth across the UK.
Find out more:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/impact/brist...
#IndustrialStrategy
Find out more:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/impact/brist...
#IndustrialStrategy
Reposted by Adam Clarke
Next week the government is expected to set out plans for a new Industrial Strategy based around high growth sectors like life sciences & advanced manufacturing.
Russell Group universities are a key delivery partner for govt in these crucial areas of the economy🧵
#IndustrialStrategy
Russell Group universities are a key delivery partner for govt in these crucial areas of the economy🧵
#IndustrialStrategy
June 19, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Next week the government is expected to set out plans for a new Industrial Strategy based around high growth sectors like life sciences & advanced manufacturing.
Russell Group universities are a key delivery partner for govt in these crucial areas of the economy🧵
#IndustrialStrategy
Russell Group universities are a key delivery partner for govt in these crucial areas of the economy🧵
#IndustrialStrategy
Reposted by Adam Clarke
How can universities help ensure a new Industrial Strategy delivers for the UK?
📈Strong university-business partnerships
🤖More high-growth spinouts
👩🏭Building a skilled workforce
🌎Harnessing our global reach
Find out more:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/publications...
#IndustrialStrategy
📈Strong university-business partnerships
🤖More high-growth spinouts
👩🏭Building a skilled workforce
🌎Harnessing our global reach
Find out more:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/publications...
#IndustrialStrategy
Future Ready: the Path to Growth | Russell Group
How government, research-intensive universities and industry can work in partnership to deliver an innovation-led Industrial Strategy
www.russellgroup.ac.uk
June 19, 2025 at 9:53 AM
How can universities help ensure a new Industrial Strategy delivers for the UK?
📈Strong university-business partnerships
🤖More high-growth spinouts
👩🏭Building a skilled workforce
🌎Harnessing our global reach
Find out more:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/publications...
#IndustrialStrategy
📈Strong university-business partnerships
🤖More high-growth spinouts
👩🏭Building a skilled workforce
🌎Harnessing our global reach
Find out more:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/publications...
#IndustrialStrategy
Reposted by Adam Clarke
Our Policy Manager Douglas Dowell agrees with @robinbisson.bsky.social:
“This is a stormingly good set of results from UK researchers"
Find out more:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/uk-take...
“This is a stormingly good set of results from UK researchers"
Find out more:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/uk-take...
June 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Our Policy Manager Douglas Dowell agrees with @robinbisson.bsky.social:
“This is a stormingly good set of results from UK researchers"
Find out more:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/uk-take...
“This is a stormingly good set of results from UK researchers"
Find out more:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/uk-take...
Reposted by Adam Clarke
This is a really hefty win for British institutions in latest @erc.europa.eu Advanced Grants
Swept the floor on social sciences and humanities - 25 out of 80 grants went to the UK
Must be a few champagne corks popping
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...
Swept the floor on social sciences and humanities - 25 out of 80 grants went to the UK
Must be a few champagne corks popping
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...
June 17, 2025 at 2:42 PM
This is a really hefty win for British institutions in latest @erc.europa.eu Advanced Grants
Swept the floor on social sciences and humanities - 25 out of 80 grants went to the UK
Must be a few champagne corks popping
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...
Swept the floor on social sciences and humanities - 25 out of 80 grants went to the UK
Must be a few champagne corks popping
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...
Reposted by Adam Clarke
🗣️our CEO Dr Tim Bradshaw responds to the Spending Review:
“As details are confirmed on how funding will be delivered it’s vital that we see UKRI’s core budget protected with robust investment in the pipeline of discovery-led research"
Find out more:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/respons...
“As details are confirmed on how funding will be delivered it’s vital that we see UKRI’s core budget protected with robust investment in the pipeline of discovery-led research"
Find out more:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/respons...
June 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🗣️our CEO Dr Tim Bradshaw responds to the Spending Review:
“As details are confirmed on how funding will be delivered it’s vital that we see UKRI’s core budget protected with robust investment in the pipeline of discovery-led research"
Find out more:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/respons...
“As details are confirmed on how funding will be delivered it’s vital that we see UKRI’s core budget protected with robust investment in the pipeline of discovery-led research"
Find out more:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/respons...
Reposted by Adam Clarke
🔬R&D as an engine for economic growth
👩🎓Invest to break down barriers to opportunity
👩⚕️An NHS fit for the future
Find out more about how we can boost growth & boost services across the UK in our Spending Review submission:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/publications...
#SpendingReview
👩🎓Invest to break down barriers to opportunity
👩⚕️An NHS fit for the future
Find out more about how we can boost growth & boost services across the UK in our Spending Review submission:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/publications...
#SpendingReview
Spending Review 2025 submission | Russell Group
Delivering growth and opportunity across the UK through research, innovation and high-level skills
www.russellgroup.ac.uk
June 11, 2025 at 10:02 AM
🔬R&D as an engine for economic growth
👩🎓Invest to break down barriers to opportunity
👩⚕️An NHS fit for the future
Find out more about how we can boost growth & boost services across the UK in our Spending Review submission:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/publications...
#SpendingReview
👩🎓Invest to break down barriers to opportunity
👩⚕️An NHS fit for the future
Find out more about how we can boost growth & boost services across the UK in our Spending Review submission:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/publications...
#SpendingReview
Reposted by Adam Clarke
An excellent article from @darrenpaffey.bsky.social in @politicshome.bsky.social illustrating how care leavers remain severely under-represented on campuses, and what our universities are doing to help 👇
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
Some highlights from the piece...🧵
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www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
Some highlights from the piece...🧵
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We must follow the Russell Group's lead to improve care leaver access to universities
Care leavers remain severely underrepresented on campus. Russell Group universities show us how we can truly tackle this.
www.politicshome.com
June 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
An excellent article from @darrenpaffey.bsky.social in @politicshome.bsky.social illustrating how care leavers remain severely under-represented on campuses, and what our universities are doing to help 👇
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
Some highlights from the piece...🧵
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www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
Some highlights from the piece...🧵
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