After the results of the British referendum were announced, British universities and academic institutions expressed their concern about Britain's withdrawal from the European Union. In an open letter to the Independent, 103 vice-presidents of British universities expressed great concern about the impact of Britain's withdrawal from the EU on British universities and students. The letter pointed out: "The impact of Britain's withdrawal from the EU should not be underestimated. British universities bring more than 73 billion pounds of output to the British economy every year, including 3.7 billion pounds of students from EU countries, bringing employment opportunities to nearly 380,000 people. "
Nicholas Stern, president of the British Academy of Social Sciences, issued a statement urging politicians to "recognize the value of the British scientific research community and researchers and provide them with continuous support". "The mobility and communication between British researchers and their international counterparts have benefited them a lot. We must find new and effective ways to participate in academic exchanges with our European counterparts. It is very important to establish contacts with the EU, EU academic circles and institutions that provide financial support. "
Venkatraman Ramakrishnan, president of the Royal Society, believes that Britain must maintain strong ties with the European Union. In the past, the British scientific research community has been supported by EU funds, which is a necessary supplement to the British scientific research funds. "In future negotiations, we must ensure that scientific research, as the pillar of Britain's sustainable economy, will not be affected by lack of funds, and the government should ensure that the funds obtained in the field of scientific research can continue." British scientific research has always been international, and foreign researchers and students will be introduced in the future. Any behavior that hinders the free flow of people and ideas in British and international academic circles will have a serious impact on British academic circles.
After Brexit, European publishers promised to continue their dialogue and business contacts with Britain. The French Publishers Association said that it hopes to share opinions beneficial to both sides with its British counterparts. For example, in terms of copyright, it hopes that the British wisdom can continue to develop without interference from political decisions, and also hopes that the British Publishers Association can play its role in the face of problems that may affect the book industry after Britain leaves the European Union. (Lu? Cloud/compile)