The Russell Group is an association of the top 24 British research universities. These universities are often compared to the U.S. Ivy league ranking system. The Russell group universities reputation mean they receive two- thirds of all research grant funding from the government. The name Russell group refers to the London Hotel in Russell Square where the original agreement between the universities was signed!
The Russell Group universities objectives include:
- Leading research initiatives
- Maximising the income of member institutions
- Attract the best staff and students to it’s member institutions
- Create a regulatory environment in which it can achieve these objectives by reducing government interference
- Identify ways to co-operate to maximise the universities collaborative efforts
Member Universities:
- University of Birmingham
- University of Bristol
- University of Cambridge
- Cardiff University
- Durham University
- University of Edinburgh
- University of Exeter
- University of Glasgow
- Imperial College London
- King’s College London
- University of Leeds
- University of Liverpool
- LSE_ London School of Economics and Political Science
- University of Manchester
- Newcastle University
- University of Nottingham
- University of Oxford
- Queen Mary, University of London
- Queen’s University, Belfast
- University of Sheffield
- University of Southampton
- University College, London
- University of Warwick
- University of York
Red Brick Universities:
Red Brick Universities are often regarded as the oldest most established universities, founded in the major industrial cities of England, their established reputation were awarded university status during the First World War. These universities were initially established as civic science or engineering Colleges. The six institutions are also members of the Russell Group and remain the most sought after universities.
Member Universities:
- University of Birmingham
- University of Bristol
- University of Leeds
- University of Liverpool
- University of Manchester
- University of Sheffield
Plate Glass Universities:
These universities emerged during the 1960’s in response to the further education government report, the Robbins Report.The report concluded that university places should be available to all who were qualified.The term ‘plate glass’ reflects the modern architectural design of the new universities, contrasting with their older ‘red brick’ cousins.
Member Universities:
- Aston University
- University of East Anglia
- University of Essex
- University of Kent
- Lancaster University
- University of Sussex
- University of Warwick
- University of York
Whichever University you pick you will enjoy an amazing experience, an outstanding education, in a university an established unique history.
