Objectives: -To explain the implications of Britain leaving the EU -To reinforce Scotland’s position in the context of “Brexit” -To look at how partnerships may be maintained and extended in the context of “Brexit”. Questions: 1. Does the UK leaving the European Union mean that there will be significantly less opportunities for institutions in other countries to partner with their peers in the UK? 2. Will the UK refrain from participating in the EQF? 3. Will the UK’s participation in international cooperation such as through EURASHE be reduced by the former’s exit from the European Union?