Scotland Independence Referendum

In its independence referendum, Scotland voted to remain in the United Kingdom by 55-45%. Our panel looks at what happened, and where it leaves the UK and Scotland.

The impact of Scottish independence on the university sector has been a mere footnote during the referendum campaign. That’s not surprising when there are bigger issues at stake. But as the referendum day draws ever closer the polls have narrowed. No longer is the consequence of Scottish independence just an interesting dinner party topic. It is now a possibility. So what would independence mean for the higher education sector?