Britain faces exclusion from one of the glowing successes of European Union membership: a university study programme that has benefited tens of thousands of British young people and many more from the EU visiting Britain.
The future of the Erasmus programme in Scotland is under threat with fears the UK’s participation could end once it leaves the EU.
Universities Are Weighing Up The Cost Of Language Students' Years Abroad After A No-Deal Brexit
05/03/2019
“I am really uncertain about what will happen,” said one language student who is unsure whether her year abroad will go ahead.
The loss of the scheme would be a devastating blow for the social mobility of students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
No-deal Brexit: 10 ways it could affect you
01/08/2019
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Scottish and Welsh governments seek answers about programme’s future from UK education secretary. / The Scottish and Welsh governments have written to the UK education secretary to raise concerns about the future of the European student exchange programme after Brexit.
Universities UK says 80% of members very concerned, with some considering stockpiling.
Commons bid to force ministers to negotiate continued access for UK students is defeated by Tories.
'Choosing to limit our future' - Academics react as MPs vote against Erasmus study abroad scheme
10/01/2020
MPs have backed the government in voting against a popular EU programme which for years has helped students to study in other European countries.
As Layla Moran has said, ‘staying in Erasmus should be a no-brainer’ – but the people in charge of our country seem to have no brains
Brussels firms up position and bloc’s unity before tough talks on future relationship with UK.
With no UK funding guarantees, English language learners are heading to Ireland – while their British counterparts are left in limbo.
Education and business leaders point to lost income for country and opportunities for students
The UK agreed to make a series of payments to the EU, as part of the deal when it left in January, often called the divorce bill.
Michael Gove criticised for wrongly claiming EHIC and Erasmus will survive ‘for a period’ after no-deal Brexit
09/12/2020
‘It’s astonishing that the man in charge of our Brexit policy should completely mislead the public on two major issues of concern’
British officials preparing ‘domestic’ alternative to EU programme as Barnier accuses UK of ‘cherry-picking’.
The UK’s lost its allure for European students – thanks to Boris Johnson’s handling of Covid and Brexit
21/12/2020
As much as I consider the UK to be my adoptive home, I will move back to Europe for my upcoming PhD research project.
'There is no threat to the Erasmus scheme, and we will continue to participate in it.' - Boris Johnson [1 min]
26/12/2020
What did Johnson say about Erasmus in January? / "The hon. Gentleman is talking through the back of his neck. There is no threat to the Erasmus scheme, and we will continue to participate in it. UK students will continue to be able to enjoy the benefits of exchanges ..."
The UK will no longer participate in the European Union scheme but will now create the Turing scheme in its place.
Third level students from Northern Ireland colleges will continue to be able to study in Europe under the Erasmus+ scheme after the UK leaves the EU because the Irish Government will fund them.
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