We look forward to working closely with ministers appointed today, including Jonathan Reynolds and @lucympowell.bsky.social in their new roles. Working together we can help accelerate and realise our ambitions for public good. Read our CEO's response in full 👉 www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/respons...

Response to Prime Minister Andy Burnham's new ministerial appointments | Russell Group

The Russell Group's Chief Executive comments on new Cabinet appointments

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Breakthrough: 3D Printed Battery Our experts are solving real-world problems by developing an innovative 3D-printed battery, which they say could help make a big impact on the road to net zero. Want to find out more? Click here: https://ow.ly/YzR550Zq4rB

New research from our Psychology Department reveals that children do far more than learn from adults, they create their own cultures. Learn more: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

New study reveals children drive cultural change - Durham University

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Could our latest discovery put us on the brink of a breakthrough in quantum technology? Our experts have unveiled a new way of building ultra-thin materials just a few atoms thick – and they say it could accelerate research in quantum materials and electronics. Read more: https://tr.ee/MhesGK

🗣️“Contextual admissions is an incredibly valuable element of our efforts to widen access... just one part of how we are removing barriers”. Our response to a new contextual admissions guide from @universitiesuk.bsky.social, UCAS and @suttontrust.bsky.social. www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/support...

Supporting a new framework for contextual admissions | Russell Group

New guidance from UUK, UCAS and the Sutton Trust aims to improve the responsible and transparent use of contextual admissions across the sector

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A diverse diet contributes to a healthy gut microbiome, but there are other unexpected little helpers in our home... 🐈 In the 2024 Christmas Lectures, Chris van Tulleken and Louise Kenny explained how our environment affects our gut. Watch the whole series here: youtube.com/watch?v=FP3-Vq3NiO4

The @britsciassoc.bsky.social Festival is coming to Southampton and the programme is live 🔬 🗓️ 16–20 September 2026 🎟️ Free tickets now available Join us for one of the UK’s biggest celebrations of science, browse and book events here 👉 https://britishsciencefestival.pulse.ly/qu115wdmak

Great to see The Martingale Foundation exploring how socioeconomic background shapes the PhD experience in their new report. martingale.foundation/new-research... This research complements our own recent briefing on improving access to postgraduate study. russellgroup.ac.uk/policy/polic...

New research reveals how socioeconomic background can shape the PhD experience - Martingale Foundation

Socioeconomic status found to impact social integration and access to training and development opportunities among PhD researchers New research into the experiences of PhD researchers, by Martingale F...

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✍ "Across our campuses, innovators & entrepreneurs ensure excellent research does not sit on a shelf in a laboratory, but moves into boardrooms, hospitals & factories." Prof Chris Day writes for BioFocus on how universities can help drive success in life sciences ➡️ bio-focus.co.uk/biotechnolog...

Leading universities in @russellgroup.bsky.social and @germanu15.bsky.social warn proposed EU preference rules in bloc’s next research framework could hurt collaboration in key areas www.timeshighereducation.com/news/new-hor... via @seher-education.bsky.social

New Horizon Europe rules could ‘weaken collaboration with UK’

Russell Group and German U15 urge EU leaders to ensure the next research framework is open to all ‘trusted partners’

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10 years after the Brexit vote, we've joined the @germanu15.bsky.social to call on EU leaders to preserve the openness of @horizoneu.bsky.social & ensure UK researchers can continue to strengthen Europe’s research excellence & competitiveness. Find out more👇 www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/germany...

It's fantastic to see UK institutions performing strongly in the latest round of ERC Advanced Grants. The UK has the biggest share of grant winners - 62 out of 319 winners will carry out their work in the UK. Read more about UK participation in Horizon www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/boostin...

Research Professional News@resprofnews.bsky.social · last mo.

UK institutions have achieved striking successes in the latest round of the European Research Council Advanced Grant scheme. Some 62 of the 319 grant winners will carry out their work in the UK. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...

Congratulations to Professor Charlie Jeffery CBE who has been appointed Vice-Chancellor and President at @unisouthampton.bsky.social from 1 October. We're delighted that we will continue to work with Charlie as he moves on from his role at @york.ac.uk, where he has been Vice-Chancellor since 2019.

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We're delighted to welcome Professor Charlie Jeffery CBE as our new Vice-Chancellor and President. Currently Vice-Chancellor at University of York, he will take up the position on Oct 1, shortly after Southampton hosts the British Science Festival. See more: www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2026/06...

Research to chew on... A combination of bubblegum and beetroot lowers blood pressure. @kingslsm.bsky.social scientists have discovered the cardiovascular benefits of chewing sugary gum after consuming vegetables high in nitrate. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/chewing...

Chewing sugary gum after eating beetroot lowers blood pressure | King's College London

Chewing sugar-containing gum enhances the cardiovascular benefits of nitrate-rich vegetables.

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Oxford researchers have contributed to a major advance towards large-scale quantum sensors that could operate in real-world conditions. The breakthrough could help probe the nature of dark matter, dark energy and gravitational waves ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4vXKmHK

Real-time microscopy has revealed how tellurium nanostructures form and evolve in liquid, showing that growth begins with spherical seed particles that develop into nanowires competing for material. doi.org/10.1016/j.ma... #MaterialsScience #Nanomaterials #ElectronMicroscopy #Semiconductors

RESEARCH NEWS! Could something as simple as adding foods like berries and grapes to your diet help improve your #HeartHealth? Our experts have been investigating the health benefits of eating foods that are rich in anthocyanins in reducing the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

New research reveals foods that could reduce the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes

New research led by Queen’s University Belfast suggests adding berries, red wine, aubergine, and grapes to your diet could help improve your heart health.

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A simple swap from beef steak to salmon once a week could save the carbon needed to fly from London to Morocco. Our researchers found UK meat consumption is more than double NHS guidelines, with potential to cut emissions through small diet changes. More: https://southampton.pulse.ly/mip9isid7g

This week our Head of Policy (International) Ben Moore spoke at a Business and Trade Committee evidence session on China and the UK economy. He covered the extensive work our universities do to balance benefits and risks of international partnerships, and how govt could further support our sector.

Delighted to welcome the North East Spinout Inspire Fund,a £22.5m fund between North East England’s 5 universities including @durham.ac.uk @newcastleuni.bsky.social and NE Mayor Kim McGuinness to help transform academic research into high-growth new businesses 🎉 www.northeastfund.org/funds/spinou...

North East Spinout Inspire Fund - North East Fund

The Spinout Inspire Fund supports university spinouts with early-stage investment, helping academics and students commercialise innovations.

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With the highest ratings for value for money in over 10 years driven by teaching quality, and strong student satisfaction across the country, today's findings are a vote of confidence in our universities. See our response to the survey here ➡️ www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/russell...

Russell Group welcomes findings of the new Student Academic Experience Survey | Russell Group

The latest annual survey from Advance HE and HEPI shows the strongest perceptions of value for money in over a decade

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Higher Education Policy Institute@hepi-news.bsky.social · 2mo ago

New Post: New HEPI and Advance HE report ‘The Student Academic Experience Survey 2026’ www.hepi.ac.uk/2026/06/11/n...

Find out more about the research behind this article: www.nature.com/articles/s41... www.science.org/content/arti...

👁️ A international team of scientists has created the most detailed picture yet of how genetic differences shape the way the human eye works. The breakthrough could help explain why millions of people develop sight‑threatening conditions.. www.doi.org/10.1038/s414...

New DSIT data shows UK teams secured €994m from Horizon Europe in 2024—our highest funding share since 2018. Read our take on this here www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/boostin...

Boosting UK participation in Horizon Europe | Russell Group

Horizon Europe benefits the UK’s researchers, innovators, economy and society. It supports the UK in attracting and retaining global talent and tapping into a shared R&D base larger than that of the U...

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NEW: Researchers from @ineosoxford.bsky.social have identified a new class of molecule that could help protect ‘last-resort’ antibiotics from bacterial resistance, and reduce the amount of antibiotics needed to treat infections by up to 32 times ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4x2wMEo

How can we improve the healthcare for women in prison who live with severe mental illness? This is the focus of research by @proftammiwalker.bsky.social and colleagues who recently discussed their work at the House of Lords. Find out more 👉🏼https://tinyurl.com/bdfckn6p @durhampsych.bsky.social

An interactive robotic plushie toy called Purrble may help reduce depressive symptoms in LGBTQ+ young people. The device, co-designed by researchers in @kingsnmes.bsky.social, was specifically designed to target emotion regulation. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/robotic...

Robotic plushie could significantly ease depression in LGTBQ+ young people | King's College London

An interactive robotic plush toy called Purrble may help reduce depressive symptoms in LGBTQ+ young people.

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Our demand for common household items is leading to deforestation and even the loss of some species overseas. York researchers are urging policymakers to consider the UK’s environmental footprint abroad, as well as at home: https://lnkd.in/epcpmBSh

Expanding medical school places is vital but the workforce crisis cannot be solved by numbers alone. As our policy manager Jamie Roberts highlights in @timeshighered.bsky.social we must address the workload & supervision capacity within the NHS to support trainee doctors.🧵(1/3) bit.ly/4dY9lEZ

The UK’s expansion of medical training is on life support

With the NHS desperate for more capacity, increasing the number of doctors entering the system seems an obvious remedy. But with the system lacking the resources to boost training places or offer perm...

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Scientists have been trying to find out how plants make nicotine for 200 years. Now York’s researchers have found the answer, bringing exciting possibilities for new medicine and vaccines: https://lnkd.in/eE7_mRxf