Venki Ramakrishnan

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Boris Johnson : "We have to turn the UK into a supercharged magnet to win drawing scientists like iron filings from around The World "

Boris Johnson commissioned the departments of the government the drafting of a new fast-track visa system, leading scientists to work in the UK.

The PM plans to scrap the cap on "tier one" visas for high-skilled Migrants - currently the limit of 2,000 per year.

He also wants The System easier for scientists and their families

Science bodies welcomed the proposals but warn of possible use for the research is outweighed by the damage caused by a non-offer of a British EU-exit.

The Prime Minister made The Announcement at the Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, which undertakes research on fusion energy.

The reforms, small beer in comparison to the chaos, disorder and damage the UK's attractiveness for international staff & mobile talent, the result of a no-offer Brexit" James Wilsdon , Professor of Science policy at the University of Sheffield,

The Home Office and The Department for Business, Energy & industry strategy (Beis) are the departments involved in the preparation of the new visa process.

Open to UK

Speaking exclusively to Bbc News about The Announcement , he said that he wanted to see a greater openness to The World 's top scientific talents from all over The World .

"We have to turn the UK into a kind of supercharged magnet, drawing scientists like iron filings from all over The World come to help push forward projects like this (for fusion research in Culham), in which we not only have a scientific leadership, but commercial as well," he said.

Culham facility conducts research in Nuclear Fusion . It is among the scientific organizations that would benefit, Mr Johnson proposed visa system for scientists

the EU researchers account for half of the total UK academic staff 211,000. Currently, you do not need a Visa to work in UK laboratories.

Those who have to go outside of the United Kingdom is currently through a rigorous process of supervision by the Home Office . The Process is time consuming, taking up to 100 Days long and cost-intensive, with a bill of over £8,000.

According to the UK's EU-exit, and new applicants from EU countries have to go through the same procedure, with the prompt, the fear of a major scientific shortage of skilled workers.

'No Limits '

In response, Mr Johnson has asked to develop the Home Office and Beis, a system that no restriction on numbers allowed in the UK under the tier one exceptional talent Visa. He also wants to expand the pool of UK research institutes and universities are able to support candidates.

In addition, he wants the officials to come up with criteria, the particular automatic confirmation, are subject to immigration controls, ensuring the members are also able to work in the UK, and you remove the need to hold an offer of employment before arrival.

Prof Sir Venki Ramakrishnan base, President of the British Royal Society , the call for such reforms, since the outcome of the referendum on EU membership in 2016.

Prof Sir Venki Ramakrishnan base, President of the British Royal Society : "no-deal" - withdrawal from the EU is the worst option for the Science . "

"We welcome the fact that the government said the aim of the promotion of Science , by facilitating the immigration of researchers at all levels, and am looking forward to the discussion of The Details of a new immigration system," he Bbc News .

"But the fact remains that half of the international young researchers in British universities from the European Union and the EU is our only and largest research staff.

"in addition to Immigration Reform , so maintaining close relationships with researchers in Europe and access to EU research funding, are essential. A no-deal-withdrawal from the EU is the worst option for the Science . "

No deal 'damage'

Chi Onwurah MP, shadow spokesperson for Science and industrial strategy, said that a no would be outlet deal-British EU "extremely harmful" for the British Science .

"the UK is a scientific super Power , and we need to build an innovation nation will not be achieved by a few fast-track Visa and re-announcement of commitments already given, and broken, to the replacement funds for EU programmes," She Said .

"Science is a team activity, we need for the promotion of cooperation at all levels, only the super-elite, and the EU research to deliver on long-term obligations sub-programmes. "

Mr Johnson reiterated that he wanted a not-offer-Brexit, but, were it to be one, he pledged to ensure that the United Kingdom would continue to work together, the great scientific projects "under no circumstances".

"We are not only going to participate in the (EU-funded) - horizon schemes, we decided in the new British government to Fund big Science as well," he said.

"So, if these people come forward, as they are now, with plans for UK-generated fusion reactors, we will advocate and support them as well. "

the UK will be unable to participate fully in the EU-funded horizon programs, once it leaves the EU and British scientists may not be able to be involved, if the UK leaves without a deal.

the participation in the European programme for the development of Nuclear Fusion , of which the Culham Science Centre is a part, be also restricted After a Leak.

the devil is in The Details

UK researchers are very concerned about the loss of scientific cooperation with EU research institutes, such as you about the loss of EU funds.

A recent Royal Society study showed that More Than 33% of the UK's research as a co-author with EU scientists and countries associated to the horizon 2020-the framework programme for research and innovation. This compares with 17. 6%, the co-author with U.S. researchers.

James Wilsdon , professor of Science policy at Sheffield University, described the planned measures as "small beer in comparison to the chaos, disorder and damage the UK's attractiveness for international staff & mobile talent, the result of a no-offer Brexit".

Dr. Daniel Rathbone, Vice-Director of The Campaign for Science and Engineering (Case) welcomed the Prime Minister , the "powerful message", but looked to see forward, The Details of his proposals.

"no new visa system must be streamlined, easy to use and reasonably priced in comparison to other leading Science Nations. Currently, UK visas are significantly more expensive than other countries.

"Science is a collaborative enterprise, so it would be very beneficial, if it will bring a streamlined process for these talented scientists to their teams with them in the United Kingdom. "

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Source of news: bbc.com