As the UK has triggered Article 50 on 29/03/17, the process for the UK to leave the EU has commenced. However, the UK Government has made it clear that it wants to keep strong ties with other European countries, especially in the area of Science, Research, and Higher Education.
In order to provide some answers regarding what happens next, especially with collaborations with UK researchers in Horizon 2020 bids for example, please find attached two documents:
- The first is the FAQ document from UKRO (The UK Ressearch Office), with information relevant to researchers and research organisations,
- The second is the statement from Universities UK about their recommendations for the future of University ties.
Please also feel free to join the British Council LinkedIn group which will be used over the coming months to discuss and share information about the UK-EU relationship in the area of Science, Education and Culture. The link is here for you to request to join the group: https://www.linkedin.com/
The British Council is committed to fostering strong relationships between the UK and other European countries across all areas of culture and we would really like to hear from you about how best to acheive this.
' Like weather fronts and migrating swallows, culture and ideas are not stopped by border posts or passport regulations'.