In response to the article on the Russell Group by Mary Curnock Cook published in HEPI today (20 August 22), Dr Tim Bradshaw, Chief Executive of the Russell Group, said:
"Over half of Russell Group members are in the top 100 of the independently rated QS world rankings. In the recent REF exercise, 91% of our research was rated 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent' and we draw on this extensively to underpin the educational experience we give our students.
"Our members work hard to give everyone with the drive and determination to go to university the opportunity to do so. These comments are an unfair attack on the work they do with schools, parents, community groups and many others to help young people.
