On the merits of the UK staying in Erasmus post-Brexit – and why the programme must look beyond university students

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Series Details 13.03.17
Publication Date 13/03/2017
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Although some countries that are not EU members participate in the Erasmus student exchange programme, it is unclear whether the UK will continue its participation following Brexit. Charlie Cadywould writes that educational and cultural exchanges will be vital for ensuring Britain does not close itself off from Europe, but that programmes like Erasmus need to do a much better job of encouraging those not enrolled at a university, such as vocational learners, to take part.

Source Link Link to Main Source http://blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2017/03/13/uk-erasmus-brexit-continue-vocational-learners/
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ESO: Background information: European university leaders call for continued collaboration after Brexit vote http://www.europeansources.info/record/european-university-leaders-call-for-continued-collaboration-after-brexit-vote/
ESO: In Focus: Brexit - The United Kingdom and the European Union http://www.europeansources.info/record/brexit-the-united-kingdom-and-the-european-union/

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