The Russell Group of Universities is an informal representative body for certain research-led UK universities. The group is so-called because it traditionally met at the Russell Hotel, London. Current members are : University of Birmingham, University of Bristol, University of Cambridge, Cardiff University, University of Edinburgh, University of Glasgow, Imperial College London, King's College London, University of Leeds, University of Liverpool, London School of Economics & Political Science, University of Manchester, Newcastle University, University of Nottingham, Queen's University Belfast, University of Oxford, University of Sheffield, University of Southampton, University College London, University of Warwick, Source : russellgroup.ac.uk - 2008