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Dave Ahluwalia @daveahluwalia.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Really pleased to see @hollybancroft.bsky.social cover our letter on the government’s visa brake, which bans talented international students from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Sudan and Myanmar from studying in the UK @the-independent.com @russellgroup.bsky.social www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

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Leading universities urge Mahmood to exempt exceptional students from visa ban

Exclusive: Russell Group universities ask for carve-out from visa ban for Chevening scholars

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Dave Ahluwalia @daveahluwalia.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

HMRC clearing Angela Rayner the day Wes Streeting planned to launch his leadership bid

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Dave Ahluwalia @daveahluwalia.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Andy Burnham seeing the Andrew Gwynne news

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Dave Ahluwalia @daveahluwalia.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Kemi Badenoch sacks Robert Jenrick

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Dave Ahluwalia @daveahluwalia.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Fantastic news to see the UK rejoin #Erasmus. Erasmus+ opens up fantastic opportunities for students, adult learners and young people to all benefit from new experiences & learning. Full @russellgroup.bsky.social statement here www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/russell...

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Russell Group celebrates UK association to Erasmus+ | Russell Group

The Russell Group welcomes the news that the UK will rejoin the programme for the first time since 2021

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Dave Ahluwalia @daveahluwalia.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Really enjoyed the first episode of The Liz Truss Show

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

The Covid Inquiry finds that if Boris Johnson had called the first lockdown even one week earlier then it could have saved at least 20,000 lives. Here's a quick reminder of what Johnson was actually doing during those weeks

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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

There is a split in government over how big the new international student levy should be, reports @matildamartin.bsky.social Departments including the Treasury are thought to want a flat fee, rather than a percentage tax, as it'd inflict less harm on research universities, PolHome understands

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Departments Split On Size Of International Student Levy

Exclusive: There is disagreement within the government over how big the new levy on international students should be.

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Russell Group @russellgroup.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

NEW: @qmul.bsky.social's partnership with Barking and Dagenham Council to create a new dental centre and training hub in Barking The centre will treat over 5,000 patients and train 130 dental students every year, and support access to dental services for the community www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Barking to get new £5.8m hub to tackle 'dental desert'

The new hub will aim to provide NHS dentistry to more than 5,000 patients a year.

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Dave Ahluwalia @daveahluwalia.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Important op-ed by Sir Richard Lambert in @theobserveruk.bsky.social over the risks to growth the government's proposed levy on international student fees will bring. observer.co.uk/news/opinion...

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Raising costs for overseas students won’t help cash-strapped universities | The Observer

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Dave Ahluwalia @daveahluwalia.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Alexis Mac Allister looking like he’s about to hit up a Christmas morning swim #LIVMUN

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Dave Ahluwalia @daveahluwalia.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Arguably the coolest political resignation of all time

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Dave Ahluwalia @daveahluwalia.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

With today's announcement on international student recruitment, @russellgroup.bsky.social CEO Tim Bradshaw spoke to @politicshome.bsky.social about the importance of tackling fraud and abuse, as well as the need to ensure action is proportionate and targeted www.politicshome.com/news/article...

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Home Office Eyes More Restrictions On International Student Visas

The government is considering imposing further restrictions on international students bringing family members to the UK, PoliticsHome understands.

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Russell Group @russellgroup.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

NEW: We have joined with colleagues at @u15ca.bsky.social and swissuniversities in welcoming confirmation from the President of the EU Commission @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu that the next EU research framework will be a stand-alone programme. Read more 👇 www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/joint-s...

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Joint statement on the future of the EU R&I Framework Programme | Russell Group

Representatives of universities in the UK, Canada and Switzerland have together welcomed the EU's commitment to a stand-alone research programme

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Russell Group @russellgroup.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

👩‍🎓🧑‍🎓What links materials which remove ‘forever’ chemicals from wastewater & organic tampons? They are both products developed by businesses founded by graduates who came to the UK as international students. Find out more: www.russellgroup.ac.uk/policy/polic... #WeAreInternational

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International Students Driving Economic Growth | Russell Group

International students and graduates are helping drive economic growth across the UK.

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Dave Ahluwalia @daveahluwalia.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Great to see this article from @jonnelledge.bsky.social on the value of international students We need to see the Graduate Route retained to help reverse the decline in international student applications, so universities can continue delivering their huge economic & societal contribution to the UK

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Dave Ahluwalia @daveahluwalia.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Proud to have worked with colleagues in giving evidence to @helenhayes.bsky.social and the Education Select Committee on #highereducation financial challenges. It's crucial we resolve these challenges so #universities can continue delivering their huge economic and societal contribution to the UK

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Dave Ahluwalia @daveahluwalia.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

🚨Job alert🚨 The @russellgroup.bsky.social are recruiting for an Interim Policy Manager in our #highereducation team. If you’re interested, check out the full job advert here 👇🏽 russellgroup.ac.uk/about/vacanc...

russellgroup.ac.uk

Vacancy for the post of Interim Policy Manager

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Dave Ahluwalia @daveahluwalia.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Good to see the @smfthinktank.bsky.social in their new report highlight the challenges care experienced and estranged students face. Our Russell Group response is here russellgroup.ac.uk/news/respons...

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Response to SMF report on care experienced students in higher education

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