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What should you call your research group?

May 9, 2022 / geoffbarton / 0 Comments After studying really hard, getting a good B.Sc., flying high in your Ph.D. and as a postdoc, you have finally amassed enough research experience and scientific research publications to apply for Principal Investigator (PI) positions.

EU Membership?

There is no clear message on whether an independent Scotland would be able to remain a member of the EU. If Scotland does remain in the EU then there will be big implications for any company or public sector pension schemes that are UK wide. Such cross-border schemes would have to be in credit. Few if any are at the moment.

Citizenship?

If Scotland were to go independent, we would have the option of a Scottish Passport.

Who stands to gain most from a YES vote?

I think this is just the politicians who are clamouring for more power. All we hear from the SNP politicians is their thirst for power. The significant powers they already have in the devolved government are not enough for them, they want more.

Finally, was the booth at Liverpool worthwhile?

As I said above, overall yes, some new contacts were made that have led on to new collaborations and also opportunities to teach about Jalview at other institutes. The caveat is that we reached around 200 people at that meeting.