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Tuesday, June 28th, 2016

UK physics faces huge uncertainty after EU referendum result

Author:     Michael Banks
Source:     physicsworld.com
Publication Date:     Jun 24, 2016
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Stephan:   Based on the comments I am seeing in both the U.S. and the U.K. I think that few, media, politicians, or voters really appreciate the implications of Brexit. Not only do I think it may destroy the U.K., but its effects on all manner of social policies, including scientific research, are just beginning to emerge. Here's one example of what I mean.
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Physicists in the UK are coming to terms with the shock decision taken by the UK electorate to leave the European Union (EU). The withdrawal follows yesterday’s national referendum, which resulted in 51.9% of voters choosing to leave. The dramatic verdict throws up many deep and worrying questions about how UK physics will fare as a non-EU member.

Voters in the UK referendum were asked one simple question: “Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union or leave the European Union?” Now that the UK has voted to leave, the UK’s prime minister will be expected to notify the European Council of the UK’s intention to withdraw. This will then set in place Article 50 of the EU’s governing Lisbon Treaty that will give the remaining 27 member states up to two years to decide on the arrangements for the withdrawal, including details of the UK’s future relationship with the EU.

Many scientists and officials – both within the UK and Europe – have voiced their fears about the damaging impact […]

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