The UK's exit from the EU has profoundly affected researchers from EU nations living in the UK, causing uncertainty about their professional futures. Many were uncomfortable remaining after the Brexit vote in 2016 and faced critical choices about staying or returning home. Some opted to leave, while others organized into diaspora associations to support mutual interests. Interviews with research leaders reveal a blend of adaptation, resilience, and challenges faced during the transition, reflecting on their experiences since the breakup five years ago.
After the United Kingdom voted to leave the EU in June 2016, triggering the process we now know as Brexit, it felt as if I was not considered a welcome presence in the UK anymore.
Many researchers choosing to remain in the UK joined diaspora-scientist associations to advocate for shared interests, highlighting the impact on international collaboration and funding.
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