Brexit - UofG latest information
Published: 18 January 2019
Chief Operating Officer Dr David Duncan gives an update on Brexit
A great deal of contingency planning is taking place to prepare for whatever form of Brexit may eventually be agreed, including that of a no-deal scenario.
Colleagues should have received details on the new EU Settlement Scheme that will replace the current Treaty rights of EU citizens once the UK leaves the EU. The Scheme covers the right to live and work here, along with providing access to public services such as healthcare and benefits. Information was also issued on the transition phase that will extend until 30 June 2021. This means that EU citizens who are resident in the UK by 31 December 2020 will have until 30 June 2021 to apply for Settled Status.
The EU Settlement Scheme, which the University supports, is currently in a pilot phase with plans in place for the scheme to open in full on 30 March 2019, the day after Brexit. Non-UK EU staff affected by these proposed changes have been informed of the University’s participation in the pilot and to explain the eligibility criteria.
The Clerk of Senate recently issued travel advice on what to do in the period up to and immediately after 29 March 2019.
Information on EU research funding, and some of the issues that should be considered, will be issued shortly.
The University of Glasgow webpages provide links to additional information and we will add more as it becomes available. We are also planning future events including a Facebook live webcast on what Brexit will mean for staff and students – information on this will be issued shortly.
https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/euinformation/
On a more general level, colleagues in procurement are giving detailed consideration to logistical matters, including what stocks and supplies we currently hold and what we will need over the coming months.
Information on funding, travel and the rights of EU students in the UK and UK students who intend to visit EU countries post Brexit are available on our student web pages.
The University is working closely with the Russell Group, Universities UK and Universities Scotland on joint positions, and we are lobbying both Westminster and Holyrood on the most pressing issues of student and staff mobility, access to research funding and fees. As you may be aware, the Principal and other senior colleagues have been very active in offering views on what Brexit will mean for Higher Education in general and the University of Glasgow in particular.
The University of Glasgow will continue to welcome staff and students from other European countries and will maintain close links with European partners regardless of what Brexit outcome is delivered. We will also continue to strengthen our academic links with universities across Europe as an integral part of our international strategy. Colleagues who have specific questions are encouraged to seek advice either at a local level, through HR or by contacting me directly.
David Duncan
Chief Operating Officer and University Secretary
First published: 18 January 2019
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