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

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June 9, 2021
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June 9, 2021
Jack Grove
Birdwatchers use binoculars to observe birds from the top of Tower 42, London, illustrating UK institutions seeking to hire EU professors and postdocs
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Reader's comments (7)

#1 Submitted by oliver.... on June 9, 2021 - 7:42am
Brexit has damaged the UK's universities substantially (not to mention the UK as a place to live and work as a whole), and many British academics I know want to leave themselves. There is a brain drain gathering pace.
#2 Submitted by Classic on June 9, 2021 - 8:04am
So more British people can be offered these jobs who, having gone through our expensive education system will be better qualified. Why does anyone think anything other could be the case. Or have students just been let down by researchers not teachers delivering their education. Discuss
#3 Submitted by inuk on June 10, 2021 - 8:53am
Two assumptions here: 1. For every non-British staff there are x British staff left out without a position. 2. The more expensive education system in the UK provides better qualifications that other countries' education systems. Discuss.
#4 Submitted by o.... on June 10, 2021 - 1:44pm
Perhaps smart British people looking for a job will prefer to emigrate to a more civilized place that welcomes talent (no matter where it comes from). Analyse.
#5 Submitted by m.... on June 9, 2021 - 2:06pm
Are there any figures about how many British academics have taken posts at EU universities? The UK government is clearly making a fool of itself by over-expensive and over-complicated visa arrangements. Just as they are expecting EU citizens already living here legally to re-register... why? There's no rhyme or reason to it.
#6 Submitted by timothy... on June 10, 2021 - 11:24am
Surprise, Surprise ... Here is an article I wrote in THE nearly 5 years ago. https://www.timeshighereducation.com/comment/brexodus-worlds-highly-skilled-have-options-other-uk
#7 Submitted by acerpacer on June 15, 2021 - 11:12pm
REF, TEF, KEF and servings of other alphabet soups are likely to make the UK HE more attractive. Not!

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