The of Universities www.russellgroup.ac.uk +44 (0)20 3816 1300 [email protected] @russellgroup The Russell Group represents 24 leading UK universities which are committed to maintaining the very best research, an outstanding teaching and learning experience and unrivalled links with business and the public sector.

Our research-intensive, world-class Russell Group universities are all universities play an important part unique institutions, each with its own in the intellectual life of the UK and history and ethos, but they share some have huge social, economic and distinguishing characteristics. cultural impacts locally, across the UK and around the globe.

Russell Group universities: Welcome • Lead in pioneering, excellent • Are responsible for ground-breaking research and innovation inventions and discoveries • Produce excellent research on a • Compete on an international stage grand scale, across a broad range of to attract the brightest minds from disciplines, generating huge impact around the world to study, research through critical mass and quality and teach • Provide an outstanding student • Produce the most distinguished experience for both undergraduates contributors to society and postgraduates, where teaching • Provide the vast majority of medical is enhanced by world-class research research and education in the UK and facilities • Play a key role in their local • Work with major multinationals communities as well as SMEs and start-up companies to drive cutting-edge innovation

3 Our universities are found in all four Our universities offer a wide range nations and in every major city of of courses: each university offers on the UK. They are large, complex average more than 350 courses at Building prosperity organisations with an average undergraduate level. annual income of £688 million; for other UK universities the average is Russell Group universities collaborate £132 million. Their multiple income with the NHS to educate over 80% streams include competitively- of the UK’s medical graduates. Our won research funding, as well as universities play a leading role in grants and contracts from the EU, advancing our understanding of charities, industry, endowments illness and disease, and our research and investments. makes a direct contribution to improving patient outcomes. In 2015-16, each Russell Group university competitively won an Four of the top ten universities in the average of £185 million in research world are Russell Group institutions. Russell Group universities are a prominent grants and contracts, including: Furthermore, 15 Russell Group universities feature in the top 100 UK and international industry in their • An average of £40 million in grants  and all 24 are in the top 250, and contracts from UK-based own right: according to the QS World University charities Rankings for 2018. • An average of £25 million in grants • They have a total economic output • The average annual capital spend in of over £32 billion per annum, 2015-16 of Russell Group universities and contracts from the EU Russell Group universities operate which represents 44% of the total was £92 million; for other UK higher An average of £10 million in grants globally, attracting students with top •  economic output for the whole UK education institutions the average and contracts from UK industry grades and academic staff from many university sector (of which Russell was £17 million. different countries, but they also have Group universities comprise just 15%). Furthermore, Russell Group a strong role and influence within their • Capital investment projects by universities attracted an average regional and local communities. • They support over 300,000 jobs Russell Group universities between of £19 million each in endowment UK-wide. 2012-13 and 2016-17 are expected to and investment income. • They are a major UK export industry, support more than 98,500 UK jobs, generating overseas earnings of including around 37,800 temporary over £4 billion per annum. jobs during the construction period, around 45,000 permanent Russell Group universities The average number of The ratio of students to operational jobs and almost 15,700 teach on average over staff employed is academic staff is around permanent jobs supported by the wider catalytic impact of the activity 25,000 7,100 7 :1 undertaken in the new facilities. students compared to an compared to a non-Russell at Russell Group universities average of 12,000 at non- Group average of 1,700 compared to 14:1 at non- Russell Group universities Russell Group universities in the UK

4 5 Leaders in pioneering The 24 Russell Group universities research & innovation constitute 15% of higher education institutions in the UK, yet they account for a much higher proportion of all funding competitively-won by UK universities:

Russell Group universities are world The UK research base is highly leaders in research and innovation. productive and has a global reputation They not only produce excellent for excellence: with less than 1% of the Russell Group research on a grand scale, across world’s population and just 4% of the a broad range of disciplines, but world’s researchers, the UK earns 12% universities award they also have the critical mass of international citations and 16% 60% of all doctorates of excellent research to generate of the most cited papers – of which 76%of research grant and of70% all international grants 71%of EU research grants huge impact, link the UK into nearly three-quarters were produced in the UK. contract income (£4.45 billion) and contracts from outside and contracts awarded global knowledge networks, attract by Russell Group researchers. (source: SciVal) the EU (£307 million) (over £600 million) investment and exploit technological breakthroughs for economic success. Russell Group universities lead the They provide the vast majority of world in pioneering research across medical research and education in a range of disciplines, which benefits the UK. the economy, creates technological breakthroughs and improves quality of life. High concentrations of total income from the of research funding of the total quality-related of research excellence across 78% 83% 68% The UK is second disciplines are a foundation for UK Research Councils from UK charities research funding allocated innovative, interdisciplinary research (almost £1.5 billion) (over £954 million) by the UK Funding Councils only to Switzerland collaborations that are key to solving (around £1.3 billion) in the world, and global challenges. ahead of the US, for the quality of its scientific research institutions.

6 7 The UK leads Europe in winning grants from While Russell Group universities make up the European Research Council (ERC) – and 15% of UK higher education institutions, Russell Group universities alone host a higher the proportion of research which is ‘world- proportion of ERC grants than the whole of leading’ at Russell Group universities is Germany or France. almost double that at other UK universities.

Proportion of ERC grants Russell Group Other HEIs hosted in different countries Other HEIs Russell Group

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10% 17% 17% 12% 5% 9% 6% 6% 5% 5% 3% 3% 0% UK Italy Israel Spain France Sweden Belgium Germany Switzerland Netherlands

8 9 Driving innovation Enriching education and creating opportunities

Commercialising research Home to brilliant academics Russell Group universities provide World-class teachers Russell Group universities have The brightest and the best minds from • Peter Higgs, Edinburgh, Physics an outstanding student experience Our students work with their field’s a proven track record of turning across the globe have found a home 2013 “for the theoretical discovery for both undergraduates and leading experts and often engage in world-leading research into at Russell Group universities, including of a mechanism that contributes to postgraduates. Their combination research processes. This approach innovative products and services. nearly 200 Nobel Prize winning our understanding of the origin of of teaching and research excellence provides particular strengths in academics. Most recently… mass of subatomic particles” creates an ideal learning environment postgraduate teaching and training, In 2015-16: • Christopher A. Pissarides, LSE, • John O’Keefe, UCL, Physiology or which attracts the most outstanding which is why 38% of all postgraduates students from the UK and across in the UK are studying at Russell • Our universities generated over Economics 2010 “for analysis of Medicine 2014 “for discoveries of  the world. Group universities. £86 million in intellectual property markets with search frictions” cells that constitute a positioning income, 49% of the total generated • Andre Geim and Konstantin system in the brain”  Our universities prioritise providing According to the 2016 National by UK universities. Novoselov, Manchester, Physics In 2014, Simon Donaldson of Imperial an excellent education and student Student Survey: • The estimated turnover from 2010 “for groundbreaking  College London won one of the experience which offers lasting companies spun out from Russell experiments regarding the two- • 87% of students at Russell Group inaugural Breakthrough Prizes in benefits to our graduates – and to Group universities was over dimensional material graphene” universities were satisfied with Mathematics, John B. Pendry also society as a whole. Our students £644 million. • Venkatraman Ramakrishnan, their course  of Imperial College London won a benefit from world-class teachers, Cambridge, Chemistry 2009 • 88% of students were satisfied • The 495 active spin-outs from Kavli Prize for Nanoscience and Martin first-rate facilities and a highly-  “for studies of the structure with teaching at our universities Russell Group universities accounted Hairer from the University of Warwick motivated and talented peer group. and function of the ribosome” for 59% of those which survived for won a Fields Medal. John Hardy three years or more. • Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clézio, of University College London won In 2015-16, 417,000 undergraduates Bristol alumnus, Literature 2008 as a Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences and 192,500 postgraduates Academics at Russell Group institutions “author of new departures, poetic in 2015. were studying at the 24 Russell are more likely to have taken out a adventure and sensual ecstasy, Group universities. Russell Group patent, licensed their research to a explorer of a humanity beyond universities taught company or formed a spin-out than and below the reigning civilization” academics at other UK institutions. 80% of doctors and dentists trained in the UK in 2015-16.

10 11 First-rate facilities Millions of pounds are being invested in libraries and study space, cutting-edge laboratory equipment, improved lecture theatres, innovative teaching programmes, arts and culture facilities, the latest software, professional careers services A talented peer group We want every student with and smaller class sizes. Entry to our universities is highly the qualifications, potential and selective and applications outweigh determination to succeed at a “Business needs On average, Russell Group universities spend 25% more per student than places on the majority of courses. Russell Group university to have other UK universities on academic services and staff and student facilities. As a consequence, our students the opportunity to do so, whatever innovation, skills Our universities’ libraries and IT facilities are highly rated, with 89% of students benefit from working with and their background. Bursaries and and insight to saying they have good resources and sufficient access. learning from a highly-motivated scholarships are available at all and talented peer group. Russell Group universities, including succeed. Russell Over a five-year period to 2017, Russell Group universities will invest: for international students. Russell Group universities attract Group universities applications from the brightest and The Russell Group has some of are vital to all most highly qualified students from the best university completion the UK and beyond. The average rates in the world. three.” entry score for Russell Group Carolyn Fairbairn, £768m £162m £367m universities is 460 UCAS tariff Director-General, in teaching and research in teaching facilities in new and refurbished points (almost equivalent to three A Confederation of British Industry facilities for science, technology, for non-STEM subjects student accommodation grades and one B grade at A-level) engineering and maths (STEM) compared with 330 (equivalent to one A grade and two B grades) for other universities in the UK. £300m £172m £81m in sports, social and cultural facilities in library facilities in IT facilities

12 13 Relationships that last a lifetime

Nurturing valuable employment skills Graduates from our universities Russell Group universities have Outstanding international alumni • World-leading researchers, such as Russell Group universities teach their earn on average around successful and growing alumni of Russell Group universities include: Zhong Nanshan, the pulmonologist “Graduate recruiters students how to problem-solve, learn associations across the UK and who discovered SARS, and John independently and think creatively internationally, which provide • Some of the most prominent Polanyi, who won the 1986 Nobel and developers and analytically – valuable skills for excellent opportunities for politicians in world history, including Prize in Chemistry for his research highly value the the future world of work. networking and staying in touch. Bill Clinton and Aung San Suu Kyi in chemical kinetics 10% • Successful entrepreneurs and • Renowned writers such as more than graduates of other As a result, Russell Group graduates Russell Group universities are proud breadth of intellect universities over a lifetime. business leaders, including Mulk Raj Anand, pioneer are highly sought after by employers, to include among their graduates George Soros, Danny Lui, founder of Anglo‑Indian fiction and skills that both nationally and internationally. Ten many who have made significant of Lenovo, and Cyrus Mistry, many Russell of the top 50 universities in the world, and lasting contributions to science, Chairman of Tata Group as ranked by employers, are Russell business, the arts and global relations. Group graduates Group universities.

can bring to their Studying at a Russell Group university organisations.” equips graduates with the skills to be successful entrepreneurs, and our Stephen Isherwood, graduates have a strong tradition of Chief Executive, setting up their own companies. Association of Graduate Recruiters Russell Group alumni include current or former Heads of State/Government from countries across the globe, including Germany, Greece, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, United States, Canada, Trinidad & Tobago, Belize, Peru, India, Pakistan, Taiwan, Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Namibia, Colombia and South Africa.

14 15 Global powerhouses Russell Group universities are global powerhouses, competing on an international stage, as well as being key players in their local communities. Our universities work with major multinational companies, as well as local small and medium‑sized enterprises, and drive cutting-edge innovation.

Excelling in business-university In 2015-16, Russell Group universities Russell Group universities represent Commitment to local communities collaboration competitively won: nine out of the top 10 UK universities Russell Group universities play a “Our universities Collaboration with business is a for contract research with small and key role in their local communities “What is fantastic core part of the mission of all of medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). and take their civic responsibilities are amongst the our universities. They are open extremely seriously. about doing best in the world… and accessible to businesses, The UK is consistently ranked in the business in Britain with dedicated staff to promote £850mfrom collaborative research (66% top five countries in the world for Our universities interact closely and that is a matter knowledge transfer between the of the total collaborative research business–university collaboration, with local residents and businesses, is that we also business and university sectors, income to UK universities) according to an annual survey whether through opening the doors of huge importance and they significantly outperform of industry leaders by the World to their sports and cultural facilities, have world-class to our success.” other universities in the UK. Economic Forum. or providing advice and facilities to universities...that local start-up companies. Russell Greg Clarke, Our universities enter into research Group universities are often among act as vehicles then Secretary of State for Business, and commercial partnerships and the biggest employers in their regions. Energy & Industrial Strategy, ventures with global corporations, for innovation. speaking at Policy Exchange event £949mfrom contract research (76% of Developing a Modern Industrial Strategy, the total contract research income SMEs, and public sector organisations. Our institutions are working hard Continued March 2017 to UK universities) Just a few of the companies we work to address environmental concerns with are Jaguar Land Rover, Tata, and to develop ways to become investment in this Microsoft, Pfizer, AstraZeneca, lower carbon and lower waste Procter & Gamble, BAE Systems environments, as part of their area will be the and the BBC. wider environmental policies. engine that powers the UK economic recovery, generating long lasting wealth and creating jobs.” Juergen Maier, Chief Executive, Siemens UK

16 17 Attracting talent from About the around the world Russell Group organisation

Russell Group universities attract Similarly, international students tend In 2015-16 at Russell Group The first stage in its development • 2003: Sir Michael Sterling, the brightest minds from around to travel to locations where they universities: took place in 1994 when the heads then Vice-Chancellor of the the world. Students and staff are will receive the highest quality of Our member of 17 leading research-intensive surrounded by a high-quality, education and greatest benefits. universities began to meet together highly-motivated peer group, and universities have at the Hotel Russell in London – • 2006: Professor Sir Malcolm Grant, our universities produce the most All of our universities are highly histories varying hence its name. then Provost of UCL. As Chair, he distinguished contributors to society. trusted visa sponsors, according oversaw the formalisation of the of academic staff were of Russell Group as a company limited to UK Home Office standards, and 39% in length from 50 In 2006 the Russell Group was set Russell Group universities welcome provide support to international staff non-UK nationality – that’s up as a professional, incorporated by guarantee talented students and researchers and students throughout the visa 55% of all non-UK academic years to over 1,000, organisation. Its aim is to help ensure • 2009: Professor Michael Arthur, from around the world into their application process. staff in UK universities but the Russell that our universities have the optimum then Vice-Chancellor of the diverse academic communities. conditions in which to flourish and University of Leeds The UK is the second most Group itself is a continue to make social, economic and • 2012: Professor Sir , Evidence from several Russell Group popular destination in the world for newer organisation. cultural impacts through their world- Vice-Chancellor of the University universities shows that the primary international students, and there are leading research and teaching. We of Birmingham reason cited by overseas researchers currently over 179,000 students from provide strategy, policy development, • 2015: Professor Sir David for choosing to come to the UK is outside the UK studying at Russell intelligence, communications and Greenaway, Vice-Chancellor frequently the quality, relevance and Group universities. Our communities 21%of undergraduates were advocacy for our member institutions. of the University of Nottingham reputation of the research group or include students and staff from Chile from outside the UK 2017: Professor Anton Muscatelli, department they are joining. to South Korea, New Zealand to The board is made up of the heads •  Principal of the University of Morocco, Finland to Botswana. of the 24 Russell Group universities Glasgow. Professor Koen Lamberts, and chaired for a three year term by Vice-Chancellor and President of one of the directors. The following the University of York, appointed were appointed as Chairs of the Deputy Chair Russell Group: 47%of postgraduates were • 2000: Sir Colin Lucas, from outside the UK then Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford, became the first official Chair

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1  University of Birmingham 9  Imperial College London 17  University of Oxford www.birmingham.ac.uk www3.imperial.ac.uk www.ox.ac.uk +44 (0)121 414 3344 +44 (0)20 7589 5111 +44 (0)1865 270 000

8 6 2  University of Bristol 10  King’s College London 18  Queen Mary University of London www.bristol.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk www.qmul.ac.uk +44 (0)117 928 9000 +44 (0)20 7836 5454 +44 (0)20 7882 5555

3   11   19   University of Cambridge University of Leeds Queen’s University Belfast 15 www.cam.ac.uk www.leeds.ac.uk www.qub.ac.uk 5 +44 (0)1223 337 733 +44 (0)113 243 1751 +44 (0)2890 245 133 19

4  Cardiff University 12  University of Liverpool 20  University of Sheffield www.cardiff.ac.uk www.liverpool.ac.uk www.sheffield.ac.uk +44 (0)2920 874 000 +44 (0)151 794 2000 +44 (0)114 222 2000 24 11 5  Durham University 13  London School of Economics 21  University of Southampton 14 www.dur.ac.uk and Political Science www.southampton.ac.uk 12 20 +44 (0)191 334 2000 www.lse.ac.uk +44 (0)23 8059 5000 +44 (0)20 7405 7686 16 6  University of Edinburgh 22  University College London www.ed.ac.uk 14  University of Manchester www.ucl.ac.uk

+44 (0)131 650 1000 www.manchester.ac.uk +44 (0)20 7679 2000 1 +44 (0)161 306 6000 23 3 7  University of Exeter 23  University of Warwick www.exeter.ac.uk 15  Newcastle University www2.warwick.ac.uk +44 (0)1392 661 000 www.newcastle.ac.uk +44 (0)24 7652 3523 17 +44 (0)191 208 6000 8  University of Glasgow 24  University of York 4 2 www.gla.ac.uk 16  University of Nottingham www.york.ac.uk +44 (0)141 330 2000 www.nottingham.ac.uk +44 (0)1904 320 000 21 +44 (0)115 951 5151

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