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Former EU science adviser “very pessimistic” after Brexit vote

JUN 28, 2016
Physics Today

Science : In a Q&A with former European Union (EU) science adviser Anne Glover, the Scottish biologist discusses the recent vote by the UK to withdraw from the EU. Glover expresses dismay over the decision and believes it was based on prejudice concerning immigration rather than on factual evidence. She says that UK science and research benefited enormously from EU membership. She adds that Scotland may hold its own referendum to withdraw from the UK and remain in the EU.

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