The first ERA-NET Cofund actions were evaluated by an Expert Group in view of the interim evaluation of Horizon 2020. The Expert Group was set up by the Commission with the mandate to perform an assessment of the first ERA-NET Cofund actions with the purpose:
- to take stock of the experiences in preparing and implementing ERA-NET Cofund,
- to identify critical issues that need to be addressed and if necessary propose adjustments, and
- to assess how the instrument can best contribute to the policy developments. More...

The Education Committee invites written submissions on the following issues:

• The likely impact of the UK exiting the EU on EU students studying in England
• What protections should be in place for existing EU students and staff
• The future of the Erasmus+ programme following the withdrawal of the UK from the EU
• Risks and opportunities for UK students
• How changes to freedom of movement rules may affect students and academics in English higher education institutions
• How to ensure UK universities remain competitive after the withdrawal of the UK from the EU
• What the Government's priorities should be during negotiations for the UK to exit the EU with regard to students and staff at higher education institutions
• What steps the Government should take to mitigate any possible risks and take advantage of any opportunities

Terms of reference: The impact of exiting the European Union on higher education. More...

Higher education in the UK is a major business and revenue generator and operates in a global market. Arguably the most significant consequences of EU membership on the UK higher education (HE) sector are the provision of support to EU students studying in the UK and access to European research funding and projects.
Membership of the EU also gives UK students access to European student mobility schemes such as Erasmus+. Furthermore, the UK is a signatory to the Bologna Process which aims to create a harmonised HE system across Europe. More...

Transport transManche, industrie agroalimentaire, agriculture, pêche, tourisme, recherche et enseignement supérieur seront affectés, en Bretagne, par les conséquences du Brexit, indique le Ceser Bretagne dans une étude réalisée à la demande du Conseil régional. Elle s'interroge aussi sur le devenir des 13 000 résidents britanniques installés en Bretagne.
Source : http://www.gref-bretagne.com/Actualites/Revue-de-presse/Brexit.-Le-Ceser-evalue-son-impact-sur-l-economie-bretonne