Russell Group of Universities

The Russell Group of Universities is a self-selected group of large research-led British universities. The group presents itself as a kind of Ivy League, representing the interests of Britain's prestigious universities. However this claim is rather debateable as a number of prestigious institutions (such as the universities of York, Durham and St Andrew's) are not members - despite reports in the national press to the contrary!

The group's purpose is to represent the views of their institutions (especially in lobbying government and parliament) and to commission reports to support their case. Their concerns are to lead the UK's research effort; to maximise income; to attract the best staff and students; to reduce government interference; and to exploit their collaborative advantage.

The group is so named because meetings take place at the Russell Hotel in Russell Square, London, generally shortly before Committee of Vice Chancellors and Principals (CVCP) meetings in Tavistock Square.

Table of contents

1 The members 2 See also 3 External link

The members

• Cardiff University
• Imperial College, London
• King's College, London
• London School of Economics
• University College London
• University of Birmingham
• University of Bristol
• University of Cambridge
• University of Edinburgh
• University of Glasgow
• University of Leeds
• University of Liverpool
• University of Manchester
• University of Newcastle upon Tyne
• University of Nottingham
• University of Oxford
• University of Sheffield
• University of Southampton
• University of Warwick

See also

• 94 Group (smaller research-led universities, including York, Durham, and St Andrews)
• Aldwych Group (Student Unions of the Russell Group universities - generally opposed to Russell Group policies such as higher tuition fees
• British university
• Coalition of Modern Universities (Group of the ex-polytechnics)
• Red Brick university

External link

• Information on HERO