International mobility impacts family

The implications of the Brexit vote for UK universities is still unclear. EU international student numbers could drop but one of the most frightening prospects is that the UK could cease to be a destination for researchers from outside the UK. A recent survey indicated that EU and other internationals experience significant benefits from working outside their home countries. However, the choice to do so may include complications including finding employment for a trailing long-term partner and the challenges to families of relocation. While not insurmountable, these personal/career concerns may need to be better understand and addressed for any country that wants to attract high quality academic and research talent from abroad.