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Gone with the wind...

Opinion: What Brexit means for UK science: a view from the coalface

27 Jun 2016

Simon Redfern (Department of Earth Sciences) discusses how Brexit may impact EU research opportunities and funding in the UK.

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The Battle of Waterloo by William Sadler II

Opinion: Britain and Europe: a long history of conflict and cooperation

21 Jun 2016

Brendan Simms (Department of Politics and International Studies) discusses Britain's relationship with Europe, from the Vikings to the Referendum.

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Pedestrians

Opinion: Uncertain, nostalgic, uncomfortable and bewildered: a portrait of the older Brexit backer

02 Jun 2016

Geoffrey Edwards (Department of Politics and International Studies) discusses what motivates some people to support Brexit.

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Students at Fitzwilliam College

Opinion: Dear young people: here’s why you need to vote in the EU referendum

20 May 2016

Catherine Barnard (Faculty of Law) discusses why it's so important that young people vote in the EU referendum.

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EU migrant workers

Honeypot Britain? EU migrants’ benefits and the UK referendum

25 Feb 2016

Ahead of Britain’s EU referendum, research will explore the experiences of EU migrants working in the UK, and attitudes to employment and social...

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European Commission

Opinion: Can the EU keep the peace in Europe? Not a chance

28 Oct 2015

Chris Bickerton (Department of Politics and International Relations) discusses the role of the European Union.

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The 8th Cambridge Festival of Ideas launches

19 Oct 2015

Cambridge Festival of Ideas 2015 launches today with over 250 events exploring arts, society and culture.

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Parlamentarium Bruxelles

Vice-Chancellor says staying in the European Union is vital to maintain the UK’s role in world-leading research

25 Sep 2015

‘Excellent research in the UK: Do we need the EU?’ event held at Downing College, Cambridge

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Make No Distinctions

Why the latest EU referendum question is worse than the original

03 Sep 2015

David Cameron has been widely reported to have agreed to amend the wording on the forthcoming referendum about the UK's position in the EU. But the...

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Can free movement of workers be stopped?

07 Nov 2014

'How can the government stem the tide of migrant workers coming to the UK?' This question has been asked with increasing vigour by those who perceive...

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The Crimean Tatar Sürgün: Past and Present

20 May 2014

In this article, originally published on the CRASSH website, Dr Rory Finnin - University Lecturer and Director of the Cambridge Ukrainian Studies...

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Pray for Ukraine

A divided Ukraine: Europe’s most dangerous idea

28 Mar 2014

In this article, originally published on the CRASSH website, Dr Rory Finnin - University Lecturer and Director of the Cambridge Ukrainian Studies...

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