UK universities are world-renowned for their research excellence, attracting talent from across Europe and beyond. However what role does the EU play in supporting groundbreaking research, discoveries and inventions, and how much do our universities need EU funding and support to remain at the cutting edge?

The University of Cambridge is hosting a discussion event about this topic. The debate will focus on the EU role in supporting research, discoveries and inventions and the role of EU funding in supporting excellent research. Panellists include the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz, as well as local MEPs, academics and industry representatives.