Urgent requirement for channels of timely and reliable information to be developed targeting UK-born people living on the continent, say researchers – before life-changing decisions get made rashly in a milieu of rumour and speculation.
Andy Martin (Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages) discusses existentialism and the EU referendum.
Simon Redfern (Department of Earth Sciences) discusses how Brexit may impact EU research opportunities and funding in the UK.
Brendan Simms (Department of Politics and International Studies) discusses Britain's relationship with Europe, from the Vikings to the Referendum.
Geoffrey Edwards (Department of Politics and International Studies) discusses what motivates some people to support Brexit.
Catherine Barnard (Faculty of Law) discusses why it's so important that young people vote in the EU referendum.
Ahead of Britain’s EU referendum, research will explore the experiences of EU migrants working in the UK, and attitudes to employment and social security – for which there is little empirical evidence, despite intense political rhetoric. An initial study suggests workers from the EU are significantly under-represented in employment tribunals.
Chris Bickerton (Department of Politics and International Relations) discusses the role of the European Union.
Cambridge Festival of Ideas 2015 launches today with over 250 events exploring arts, society and culture.
‘Excellent research in the UK: Do we need the EU?’ event held at Downing College, Cambridge
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