UK vote to leave EU: UCL statement

The outcome of the referendum is now known. While UCL did not take a formal position during the referendum campaign, I have given my  personal view  and you will have heard many other voices from the UCL community. The loss of EU membership will have a clear impact on universities such as UCL, particularly around the mobility of students and funding of research. Today, more than ever, I want to reaffirm that UCL remains a global university through our outlook, people and enduring international partnerships. I also want in particular to address UCL's staff and students from all countries of the European Union. We value you enormously - your contribution to UCL life is intrinsic to what the university stands for. This morning, I have reassured UCL staff and students that, barring unilateral action from the UK government, the vote to leave the European Union does not mean there will be any immediate material change to the immigration status of current and prospective EU students and staff, nor to the UK university sector's participation in EU programmes such as Horizon 2020 and Erasmus+.