University of Buckingham response to the outcome of the EU referendum
24 June 2016
“The University of Buckingham welcomes, and will continue to welcome and value our EU and international students and staff colleagues.”
Sir Anthony Seldon, Vice-Chancellor
Although the referendum result came as a surprise to many, it must be remembered that the status of the United Kingdom as a member of the EU has not changed overnight, and European laws and rights for staff and students remain exactly the same. Negotiating an exit will take a long time. As a member of Universities UK, The University of Buckingham will work with other Universities in dealing with the UK Government during this period and will keep staff and students informed of developments.
The University of Buckingham would like to reassure all EU offer holders, applicants and current students that there are no immediate
plans to change their student fees status, and to continue with their applications and registration as normal.
A statement from Universities UK (issued Friday 24 June 2016):
Dame Julia Goodfellow, President of Universities UK, said: “Leaving the EU will create significant challenges for universities. Although this is not an outcome that we wished or campaigned for, we respect the decision of the UK electorate. We should remember that leaving the EU will not happen overnight, there will be a gradual exit process with significant opportunities to seek assurances and influence future policy.
“Throughout the transition period our focus will be on securing support that allows our universities to continue to be global in their outlook, internationally networked and an attractive destination for talented people from across Europe. These features are central to ensuring that British universities continue to be the best in the world.
“Our first priority will be to convince the UK Government to takes steps to ensure that staff and students from EU countries can continue to work and study at British universities and to promote the UK as a welcoming destination for the brightest and best minds. They make a powerful contribution to university research and teaching and have a positive impact on the British economy and society. We will also prioritise securing opportunities for our researchers and students to access vital pan-European programmes and build new global networks.”
EU Nationals and Student Finance in England – statement following the EU Referendum (issued Monday 27 June 2016).