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University groups

Some universities have formed groups through which they share ideas and resources regarding issues and procedures in the higher education sector. The groups below work to improve the higher education system and share best practice methods.

The following descriptions of each group have been taken from statements provided on their websites.

1994 Group

Extract taken from a policy statement, which is available on the 1994 Group website:

"The 1994 Group represents nineteen of the UK's most research-intensive and internationally renowned universities. The 1994 Group's mission is to promote excellence in research and teaching. Seeking to promote excellence in the student experience is therefore at the very heart of what we do. Each member institution delivers an extremely high standard of education to its students, demonstrating excellence in teaching and academic support, and providing learning in a research-rich community."

Visit the 1994 Group website to learn more and view the list of member institutions.

Million+

Extracts taken from the Million + website:

"We are a university think-tank. This means we work to help solve complex problems in higher education and to ensure that policy reflects the potential of the UK's world-class university system."

"Our member institutions pride themselves on diversity, flexibility and opportunity: each has its own specialities, qualities and principles, but together they provide a network of institutions that truly promote aspiration, excellence and innovation."

Visit the Million+ website to learn more and view the list of member institutions.

The Russell Group

Extracts taken from The Russell Group website:

"The Russell Group is an association of leading UK research-intensive universities committed to maintaining the highest standards of research, education and knowledge transfer. The members of The Russell Group have the quality and strengths to compete successfully in the global market place for research, skills, expertise and training."

"The aims and objectives of The Russell Group are to promote the interests of universities in which teaching and learning are undertaken within a culture of research excellence, and to identify and disseminate new thinking and ideas about the organisation and management of such institutions."

Visit The Russell Group website to learn more and view the list of member institutions.

University Alliance

Extracts taken from the University Alliance website:

"The University Alliance, previously convened informally as the Alliance of Non-Aligned Universities, was formed in 2006 comprising a mixture of pre and post 1992 universities. The member institutions have a balanced portfolio of research, teaching, enterprise and innovation integral to their missions and represent a strong voice from the middle sector making a vital contribution to the prosperity of the country."

"The University Alliance is keen to be consulted on and to contribute to all areas of public debate and has responded on a range of subjects concerning Higher Education."

Visit the University Alliance website to learn more and view the list of member institutions.

UKADIA

The members of UKADIA are specialist creative industries, arts and design institutions from across the UK's higher and further education sectors. UKADIA's aim is to promote nationally and internationally, the distinctive character of UK specialist arts institutions providing higher education courses, and to add value to their effectiveness through recognising and advancing their links to the creative, cultural and communications industries, the community and business. The specialist colleges provide a key contribution to the UK's world-renowned reputation in the visual arts and creative industries.

Visit the UKADIA website to learn more and view the list of member institutions.