Our commitment: By 2030, Russell Group universities will: Be training 181,000 UK graduates with the skills the country needs to build a healthier future. This represents an additional 26,000 graduates, drawn from all backgrounds – directly addressing workforce shortages across the NHS and public health. Increase our support for new life sciences spinouts, we aim to help them secure around £5 billion in external investment in 2030. Deepen partnerships with communities, the NHS, local government, charities and businesses to develop health and care solutions rooted in local needs and experience.

Last month we launched our Healthier Communities 2030 commitment showing how our universities are building a healthier UK by training graduates, attracting life sciences investment for new technologies & treatments, and using our expertise for local needs.

www.russellgroup.ac.uk/healthier-co...

Quote from Dr Hollie Chandler, Acting Chief Executive of the Russell Group. “The new government investment in widening access to medical careers is fantastic news for young people and for the NHS. “Expanding our workforce will be vital to the long-term success of our health services. It’s why our universities have committed to delivering more graduates with the skills to build a healthier nation. Part of this is making sure rewarding medical careers are accessible to everyone.

Today the Department for Health & Social Care announced new govt investment to widen access to healthcare careers.

Acting Chief Executive Dr Hollie Chandler has called the new measures "fantastic news for young people and the NHS".

Read our full response ➡️ www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/new-gov...

UK and EU finalise agreement to bring UK into Erasmus+ in 2027 Thousands across the UK set to benefit from re-opening of the historic Erasmus+ programme

We're delighted the UK's association to Erasmus+ has been finalised today bringing fantastic opportunities for students, adult learners and young people.

Our universities are ready to make the most of Erasmus+ working alongside the @britishcouncil.bsky.social.

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Response to Office for Students update on regional access partnerships | Russell Group The Office for Students (OfS) has published outcomes of the recent call for evidence on regional access partnerships

As the Office for Students publishes outcomes of the call for evidence on regional access partnerships, we're pleased to see:

➡️recognition of building on existing success
➡️a data-driven approach
➡️a sensible timeline for implementation

Read our full response: www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/respons...

Vital medicines and new jobs in over £80 million for UK life sciences Fresh backing for the sector unlocked by the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund.

Fantastic to see @unibirmingham.bsky.social establishing a new biomanufacturing facility and leading a pioneering pancreatic cancer vaccine trial: www.gov.uk/government/n...

This is how our universities are investing in building a healthier future for the UK ➡️ www.russellgroup.ac.uk/healthier-co...

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💡 We're recruiting for a new Policy Manager to lead our innovation brief.

We're looking for someone with experience of working in policy analysis and development to provide robust evidence and persuasive advocacy.

✍ Applications close 5pm, Wed 29 April.

www.russellgroup.ac.uk/about-us/vac...

It’s April Fools Day in the UK, but this @durhamphysics.bsky.social research is no joke! Our experts cast doubt on the long-held theory that our galaxy, the Milky Way, will collide with its largest neighbour, the Andromeda galaxy, in 4.5 billion years-time.
🌌 👉 tinyurl.com/4yfdumbm

Did you know that viruses eavesdrop on each other? And no, this is not an April Fools....

Meet Alan, the new humanoid robot in our Computer Science Department.
Alan will support exciting new research in AI, robotics & visual computing, helping our researchers explore how intelligent systems can better understand and respond to the real world.
Read more: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

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Image shows a person speaking at the Brain and Dementia Awareness event.

Image shows 2 people who are wearing red aprons standing behind a table that has a selection of brain-healthy dishes on it.

What should we be eating for a healthy brain as we age?

Our experts have been sharing their advice on how to reduce dementia risk, protect cognitive health and support healthy ageing at a special event with residents from South Belfast’s Market community.

Find out more ➡️ ow.ly/tRbK50YBaEY

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Manchester scientists have created a breakthrough MLM that keeps molecular simulations stable even at 1000 K 🔥

The MLM uses real physical principles to stop molecules “breaking apart” under extreme conditions, enabling long, reliable simulations on standard CPUs.

Read more: doi.org/10.1038/s420...

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Families waiting for months or years for an ADHD diagnosis feel stressed, powerless and “forever in limbo” according to a study by our Psychology at Soton researchers.

They spoke to parents of children on waiting lists about their experiences.

Read more: https://southampton.pulse.ly/i2tsqsuax1

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A new report from CaSE explores how people across Scotland view research and development – and why it matters for jobs, communities and long-term growth. We’re proud to support this important work.

Read more 👉 gla.ac/4bEyy65

Building a unified response to wildfires YouTube video by The University of Manchester

In response to growing UK wildfire risk, researchers at The University of Manchester brought together ecologists, hydrologists, remote-sensing experts, modellers, fire services and land managers to co-produce new tools to assess fire behaviour.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYTu...

#ShapedTogether

Russell Group responds to apprenticeship funding changes | Russell Group The Russell Group comments on cuts to funding of business and management programmes

Read our full response to to recently-announced changes to apprenticeship funding here, including the removal of funding for several leadership and management apprenticeship standards here 👇 www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/russell...

Our Policy Manager, Jamie Roberts said “The most recent defunding of management & leadership apprenticeships will be a blow to many HE providers. But it’s also the latest in a series of policy changes that has created uncertainty in the apprenticeship funding landscape"

New joint Chief Executives of Office for Students to steer sector Ruth Hannant and Polly Payne have been appointed joint CEOs of the higher education regulator.

Congratulations to Ruth Hannant and Polly Payne who have been appointed joint Chief Executives at the Office for Students from June 2026 👏

We look forward to working closely together in the coming years, to deliver quality and excellence for students and resilience for our sector. bit.ly/4tgleKW

Since 2023 @bristoluni.bsky.social Dental School has treated 1,600 local people who would struggle to find a dentist. Find out more about Bristol Dental School and our Healthier Communities 2030 Commitment:
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#NHS #HealthierCommunities #PublicHealth

Home Office visa abuse claims ‘misleading’, says Russell Group No evidence of ‘systemic malpractice’ implied by ministers when implementing new ‘visa brake’, according to research-intensive group

@russellgroup.bsky.social accuses UK govt of making “misleading” claims to justify policy of halting student visa applications from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan www.timeshighereducation.com/news/home-of... via @patrickjack.bsky.social

Dr Tim Bradshaw in his office at the Russell Group

Today we say farewell to Dr Tim Bradshaw on his final day as Chief Executive!

For over 12 yrs at the Russell Group, as CEO since 2017, Tim has been a fantastic leader & colleague for our team and everyone in the membership. We are so grateful to him and wish him all the best in his future plans 🥳

Training up more professionals is only way to fix the NHS Demand for staff is rising faster than the system is able to meet, driven by an ageing population, rising chronic illness and growing expectations

✍️ NHS demand is rising but workforce shortages persist. The solution must lie in expanding training capacity & career pathways - so we're committing to training more graduates to build a health workforce fit for the future.

Our Chair Prof Chris Day in @thetimes.com www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...

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UoM is backing a major new commitment alongside @russellgroup.bsky.social universities to build a healthier future for the UK, working in partnership with the NHS, national and local government, industry and the local community.

www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/u...

Since 2023 @bristoluni.bsky.social Dental School has treated 1,600 local people who would struggle to find a dentist, tackling the challenges highlighted by BBC News.

It's just one example of how our universities deliver for health services across the UK. www.russellgroup.ac.uk/impact/how-b...

Quote from Lord Vallance: This landmark commitment will help us go further in training the next generation of clinicians and scientists, lead to more cutting-edge companies being formed and turn research excellence into better outcomes for patients up and down the country.

Turning research excellence into better outcomes for patients up and down the country.

Thanks to Lord Vallance, UK Science Minister, for supporting our Healthier Communities 2030 launch.

Find out more about our new health and innovation commitments 👉 www.russellgroup.ac.uk/healthier-co...

Russell Group universities have pledged to train thousands more healthcare workers and support more students from disadvantaged backgrounds to access medical careers, reports Helen Packer #EduSky #medicine
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Fast track nursing apprenticeships helping tackle NHS workforce challenges | Russell Group When Anca Ichim, programme developer at the University of Exeter, reflects on the institution’s newest nursing degree apprenticeship, she is clear about the difference the programme hopes to make: "Ou...

Our fast-track nursing apprenticeship is already helping to tackle NHS workforce challenges: www.russellgroup.ac.uk/impact/fast-...

Today, the @russellgroup.bsky.social has set out a landmark commitment to help strengthen the NHS and build healthier communities across the UK.

Russell Group universities already play a pivotal role in the health of the nation and our communities.

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Despite increasing financial pressure, we're determined to play our full part in strengthening the NHS and building healthier communities across the UK, in closer partnership with government, health services and local communities.

Find out more 👉 www.russellgroup.ac.uk/healthier-co...

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Our universities will not only train more graduates, but will continue working with schools & charities to help more young people from all backgrounds pursue these rewarding career paths.

See what our universities are already doing to improve access: www.russellgroup.ac.uk/policy-and-r...

Our Commitment: By 2030 Russell Group universities will be training 181,000 UK graduates the country needs to build a healthier future; increase our support for new life sciences spinouts; deepen partnerships with communities, the NHS, local government, charities and business.

❤️‍🩹 Russell Group universities already play a pivotal role in the health of the nation and our communities.

🩺 We train over 70% of UK doctors and dentists and deliver much of the research that underpins modern medicine. But we more is needed and we're committing to going further.