Brexit deal creates path for UK science to engage with EU but ambiguity remains

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UK embarking on era of pay-to-play in EU research programmes

Uncertainty remains as researchers begin to grapple with the new Brexit deal. While there is relief that the UK will not be excluded from the most significant EU research programmes, there is disappointment over the exit from student exchange programme Erasmus+ and concerns that the new visa arrangements will disrupt academics freedom to work across the continent.