And it's #ThursdayThread time. ⏰
On Saturday, we published our latest long read from @nickhillman from @HEPI_news – Universities and Brexit: past, present and future. 🎓
#UKICELongRead
Nick argues that the pro-Remain stance of university leaders was a mistake, given there was no consistency with the sector’s approach to Scottish independence. 🏴
Nick says one thing is not in doubt: leaving the EU is bad for British universities, especially perhaps in the short term.
However, in each area of impact – research and staffing, student exchange and student recruitment – the effect of Brexit has been misunderstood…
Research🔍
➡️The UK has been a net beneficiary of 🇪🇺 research funding. But just 3% of research spending in the UK has come from 🇪🇺 programmes.
➡️ Some institutions & disciplines have been particularly reliant on EU funding.
➡️ It is not clear how this money will be replaced.
Staffing 👥
➡️ Around one in eight staff in UK universities are from the EU.
➡️ However, one positive could be regaining the ‘easy flow of clinicians and clinician science from 🇨🇦,🇺🇸,🇦🇺, New Zealand, and 🇿🇦.
Student exchange 👩🎓👨🎓
➡️ The Erasmus programme is an overwhelming force for good…
➡️ However, it has not provided a 1:1 student swap or ‘exchange’ for the UK:
In 2017/18, the UK hosted 31,877 Erasmus students and trainees, but only sent 17,048 to other countries.
On the future 🔮
➡️ Managing the tension between fostering international prestige and links with local communities is key to HE ‘s future
➡️ As is the movement towards universality: Nick has argued for a new 70% target on HE access.
Read Nick’s long read on the future of higher education here 🔻🔻🔻
ukandeu.ac.uk/universities-a…
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