Fewer early career researchers heading to UK from European Union

British academics quitting UK over Brexit

Some British scholars are following in their European peers’ footsteps in a bid to improve their research opportunities overseas

By Ellie Bothwell

28 September

Image of A raft capsizes during a raft race with people falling into the water as a metaphor for Fears for UK research as EU postdoc applications dry up.

Fears for UK research as EU postdoc applications dry up

Senior scientists say severe shortage of junior scientists from European Union threatens quality of UK research

By Jack Grove

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Birdwatchers use binoculars to observe birds from the top of Tower 42, London, illustrating UK institutions seeking to hire EU professors and postdocs

European researchers ‘losing interest’ in UK university jobs

Headhunters and scientists have reported waning interest in UK research roles, citing high cost of visas and healthcare as a key deterrent

By Jack Grove

9 June

More European staff leaving UK for universities abroad post-Brexit

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By Simon Baker

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Reader's comments (2)

#1 Submitted by paul.... on March 30, 2022 - 8:36am

I'm concerned about deteriorating working conditions in UK academia. Unfortunately we need to see this kind of evidence that's it's affecting the UK's appeal as a place to work, in order to be able to make a case that we have a genuine problem that needs to be fixed.

#2 Submitted by paul.... on March 30, 2022 - 8:39am

One other thing: I'm really surprised that only about 15% of UK-based academics are EU nationals - I would have guessed much higher, about 50%.

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