Centre for Brexit Studies conference
The UK’s first Centre for Brexit Studies will host its second annual conference to mark the expected date of the Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union.
It is taking place at London’s Royal Society of Arts, Manufacturers and Commerce, between 9am and 5pm on Friday, March 29 and builds on the academic research carried out at the centre since launching at Birmingham City University two years ago.
The event will feature an array of key speakers from both sides of the debate including Sir Vince Cable, leader of the Liberal Democrats, and Sir Bernard Jenkin, Conservative MP for Harwich and North Essex.
A number of experts from Birmingham City University’s Centre for Brexit Studies, including centre director Professor Alex de Ruyter, a leading commentator on the issues surrounding Brexit, will also feature at the event that will bring together both Brexiteers and firm Remainers and cover topics including business, economy, law, perceptions of the EU and the feelings of young people.
The conference will use insight and expertise from speakers and panellists to assess what Britain will look like after Brexit and provide up-to-the-minute analysis, as the withdrawal date arrives.
Professor de Ruyter said: “The Centre for Brexit Studies was started to provide a platform for discussion, debate and insight into the process of withdrawing from the European Union, and this is what the Conference is all about.
“Bringing together so many key speakers allows us to give delegates a range of perspectives from the Parliamentary and business world, as well as an insight into the views of young people on Brexit and how it is being carried out.
"With so much of the debate continuing it is fitting that we will be holding this event on March 29, the day Article 50 is set to expire, allowing us to provide additional insight as news filters through from Westminster and beyond.”
Birmingham City University’s Centre for Brexit Studies was established in February 2017 to provide a platform for academics and practitioners to come together and explore the likely impact of Brexit, and chart developments throughout the withdrawal process.
