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The Director’s View: Referendum result

By Paul Ayris, on 24 June 2016

Referendum result

I am writing following the Provost’s e-mail to all-staff today, in light of the result of yesterday’s EU Referendum. I want particularly to echo the Provost’s words when he writes: ‘Today, more than ever, I want to reaffirm to you all that UCL will remain 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.’

University bodies such as Universities UK and the Russell Group of research-intensive universities are already working to support the position of the UK’s outstanding HEC-10847210_917071835004382_3074128324967377870_oE infrastructure following the result of the Referendum. The Russell Group has already said: ‘The UK has not yet left the EU so it is important that our staff and students from other member countries understand that there will be no immediate impact on their status at our universities.’

Clearly, there are significant challenges for the UK and for UK universities to tackle in the coming weeks and months. If any member of UCL Library Services staff has a particular concern about the impact of the Referendum result, they should raise the matter with their immediate line manager. We can then discuss any pertinent issues with UCL to identify what the solution could be.

Change is an opportunity, as well as a challenge. We greatly value all our staff members and their contribution to the success of the Library’s services. I can assure you that this will not change.

Paul Ayris

Director of UCL Library Services

 

 

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