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EU Educational and Research Programmes

Monday 20 January 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Ministerial Questions occurred on 2020-01-20 regarding EU Educational and Research Programmes.
  • Patrick Grady from Glasgow North raised concerns about the University of Glasgow's potential barriers due to the UK being treated as a third party.
  • The minister expressed determination to work towards association with Horizon Europe but emphasized the need to understand final regulations and ongoing contact with European counterparts.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Patrick Grady SNP Glasgow North
Education Scotland Brexit
Context

The University of Glasgow receives high per capita shares from Horizon 2020, leading concerns over future participation in similar schemes.

Question

Institutions like the University of Glasgow are concerned about the Commissioner for Research's statements that UK will be treated as a third party and there'll be no cherry-picking. What does this mean in terms of potential barriers for Scottish institutions?

Answer from Chris Skidmore (The Minister for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation)

I have respect for the University of Glasgow's vice-chancellor, Anton Muscatelli. I am determined that we should work towards association with Horizon Europe but need to know final regulations. I am in regular contact with European counterparts.

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