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The Russell Group represents 24 universities located across the UK. We work to advance and champion the positive economic, societal & cultural impacts of UK research-intensive universities. russellgroup.ac.uk
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Through @horizoneu.bsky.social partnerships, the UK's world-leading universities and cutting-edge R&D infrastructure help make research breakthroughs possible.
The UK government's new matchmaking service helps Horizon applicants find a UK partner for their consortium. Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/3MRWRDO
U15 Canada is joining our partners from across the Global Research-Intensive Universities Network #GRIUN for two days of meetings in London, hosted by @russellgroup.bsky.social.
Collectively, our universities are having a global impact developing talent, driving innovation and delivering impact.
It was also great to hear MPs Sir Alec Shelbrooke and John Slinger, who sponsored the event, talk about the value of investing in HE and empowering young researchers to make the breakthroughs that change and save lives.
Find out more about the event here ➡️ warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa...
Congratulations to all the students who showcased research at yesterday's #PostersinParliament organised by @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social and the British Conference of Undergraduate Research👏
Our Director of Policy Dr Hollie Chandler was proud to be a judge in the Research Communications Competition.
New scholarship launched at our Mumbai Enterprise Campus 🎓
The University of Bristol today signed a historic agreement with the Government of Maharashtra to launch a fully funded scholarship programme for talented students studying at our new Mumbai Enterprise Campus.
Learn more: brnw.ch/21x0fRC
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From mapping human genomes, to designing green tech, to analysing digital archives - the new resources will provide the processing power researchers need, and make supercomputing better available to all across the research community.
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A £76m investment from @ukri.org will deliver four new projects to support the UK Compute Roadmap - all at Russell Group universities.
New national compute resources will launch at @unibirmingham.bsky.social @cam.ac.uk @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social & @ucl.ac.uk.
www.ukri.org/news/new-nat...
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We’re proud to celebrate King’s student & Paralympic champion Millie Knight who lit the #Paralympic flame.
Physiotherapy MSc student Millie, 4x medallist in alpine skiing slalom, super G, & downhill, ignited the flame today at Stoke Mandeville.
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-s...
@kingslsm.bsky.social
A man dressed in a ceremonial gown accepts an honour from King Charles the Third. They are in an ornate room with red walls and framed artwork.
Experts from Newcastle University have received The Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education from the King and Queen for Dementia research, recognising decades of transforming the care of people with Dementia with Lewy bodies. 👏
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4ccJ1Gu
#WeAreNCL #QEdPrize
University of Southampton’s Vice-Chancellor and Professor William Powrie receive the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education from the King and Queen at St James's Palace
Fantastic to see several Russell Group universities receiving the #QEdPrize at St James's Palace today, celebrating achievements in research - from textiles science to dementia care.
See the full list of winners here: royalanniversarytrust.org.uk/the-prizes/p...
Photo: @unisouthampton.bsky.social
Professor William Powrie and Vice-Chancellor Professor Mark E. Smith stand in a grand room with red walls and ornate paintings. The King and Queen greet them, with the Queen shaking Professor Powrie’s hand while the Vice-Chancellor holds the award. Guests are seated in the background.
Our incredible team behind pioneering rail research was awarded a #QEdPrize by the King and Queen at St James’s Palace today for work strengthening the UK’s rail network.
Professor William Powrie and Vice-Chancellor Professor Mark E Smith collected the award.
See more: tr.ee/1UAKWs
A new space for ideas, innovation, and collaboration in Mumbai 🤝
Our new Mumbai Enterprise Campus opens in August at Cignus Powai. Here's a sneak peek at the campus spaces being created!
Today, the University of Bristol delegation visited, meeting partners and experiencing the future campus.
We’ve signed a new partnership with Historic England to boost research and public engagement on the North East’s natural and cultural heritage 🌿🏛️
👉🏼 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
We rolled out the red carpet for a very special 180th event to celebrate nearly 2 centuries of Queen’s and 60 years of the @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social.
The event will be aired on BBC Sounds & BBC Radio Ulster/Foyle on 27 February, and BBC iPlayer & BBC ONE Northern Ireland on 1 March.
#LoveQUB180
Congratulations to @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social student Remi Steven on winning the @voypic.bsky.social #CareDay Wellbeing Champion award, for her work to bring together care-experienced students at the university to socialise, support each other and share experiences. www.qub.ac.uk/News/Allnews...
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Russell Group Chief Executive Dr Tim Bradshaw: “There is agreement across the sector that the international student levy will likely damage the UK’s reputation as a study destination and global R&D leader – with knock-on effects on long-term economic growth. However, there are opportunities to mitigate this impact if government takes sensible decisions about the scope and implementation of the levy. “Notably, exempting PhD students is a low-cost but highly effective way to alleviate potential harm to the country’s research talent pipeline. It will support efforts to attract more global talent, helping sustain our growth in R&D”.
🗣️Russell Group Chief Executive Dr Tim Bradshaw comments on the international student levy technical consultation:
“Exempting PhD students is a low‑cost, high‑impact way to protect the UK’s research talent pipeline”
Read our full submission here:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/russell...
🆕 Treating prostate cancer with focused heat or cold therapy is just as effective as more radical surgery, but with far fewer side effects for men.
Read more ⤵️ www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
As part of #NationalApprenticeshipWeek, @exeter.ac.uk's Jonny Gurr has written a blog for Advancing Access on the enormous value degree apprenticeships bring.
Mixing academic study + paid employment, they offer excellent outcomes for graduates - find out more here:
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Opinion: Creativity counts.
Adam Crozier of @russellgroup.bsky.social welcomes a report that recognises the value of innovation in the creative industries.
Now free to access.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
future universities logo with text saying 'future universities, delivering a brighter future'
This #NationalApprenticeshipWeek, we’re launching #FutureUniversities – a sector‑wide commitment to support skills, employability and routes into great jobs.
As the world of work changes, unis will work with employers and communities to shape the skills the UK needs👇
https://loom.ly/kxabD6g
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Programmes like LSE Generate help embed entrepreneurship across the full range of sectors. But responding to the nuances of sector-specific needs, with the right targeted support will be vital to making the most of the UK's strengths.
info.lse.ac.uk/staff/divisi...
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✍️ In @resprofnews.bsky.social our Policy Manager Adam Crozier reflects on the new @ukri.org university-investor relations report and how we can best support commercialisation in the humanities, creative industries and social sciences.
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Text reads, 'Removing livestock from grasslands could compromise long-term soil carbon storage, study finds' - background image is sheep in a field
'Grazer exclusion' – removing livestock entirely from upland grasslands – may actually reduce the most stable forms of soil carbon.
New research challenges a strategy previously believed to boost carbon storage and tackle #climatechange.
@erc.europa.eu #climatesolutions
doi.org/10.1073/pnas...
A scientist in a white lab coat and blue gloves uses a pipette to transfer liquid into a pink tray with tubes. The laboratory is well-equipped with colourful containers, shelves of equipment, and a purple chair, creating a vibrant and professional setting.
We’re proud to be partnering with GSK, Oxford and Cambridge to help train future leaders in pharmaceutical science, with a newly launched doctoral training programme.
Read more: tr.ee/xgzjS6
@ox.ac.uk | @gsk.bsky.social | @ukri.org | @cam.ac.uk
NEW: Oxford study has revealed that the people of Deep Mani, one of the remotest regions of mainland Greece, represent one of the most genetically distinctive populations in Europe.
Many lineages can be traced back to the Bronze Age, Iron Age, and Roman period of Greece.
Find out more ⬇️
Layered spider webs on green background.
Nature's toughest material just had its super power revealed.
@kingsnmes.bsky.social scientists have uncovered the molecular marvel behind spider silk - with implications for sustainable materials and even Alzheimer's research.
Read more here: kcl.ac.uk/news/scienti...
#ScienceatKings
NEW: Study shows some Argentinian penguins are experiencing high levels of predation from pumas recolonising their historical territory - but what is the risk on long-term penguin population survival?
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A person paddling a kayak on a flooded road with a prominent triangular sign on the right displaying the word "Flood." Dense greenery lines the road.
Our experts have led a new study alongside @metoffice.gov.uk that identifies warning signs for extreme flash flooding. 🌧️
The research helps explain some of the world’s most dangerous flash-flood events, and may also aid future improvements in identifying risk.
https://bit.ly/3LQ1xd9
#WeAreNCL
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One in four pregnancies are affected by maternal obesity.
Our researchers contributed to a Royal College of Physicians report linking it to far higher risks of serious complications including gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia and haemorrhage.
Find out more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/dm2bmrljr5
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From Greenland to the Antarctic, our geographers are driving new understanding of how climate change impacts the world’s vulnerable ice sheets, informing responsive action.
Explore more in our Global Research Newsletter 👉 mailchi.mp/96a54d0bd591...