Latest threats to UK science from Brexit reveal risk of brain drain

A survey by the scientific union Prospect suggests that a growing number of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (Stem) professionals are considering leaving the UK because of Brexit. The union argues that leaving the EU will cause economic problems and harm the country’s scientific reputation. Of the 815 Prospect members surveyed, 656 are from EU or European Economic Area (EEA) countries, excluding the UK, and about half work in Stem occupations, including science and engineering. Of the respondents, 75% said they had considered leaving the UK as a result of the outcome of the Brexit referendum.