Guardian: Brexit exposed deep rifts in Britain. Universities can help heal them
Published on July 28, 2016
Gabriel Huntley, Head of Communications and External Relations writes for Guardian HE Network.
The recent EU reference has prompted calls for universities and the scientific community to help repair the divides – economic, cultural, social and regional – the Brexit result exposed.
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