We still recall the outcry when the possibility of de-funding UKICE was first floated a few years ago. Obvs everyone recognises that research funds are limited & need to cover diverse needs.
But again today: the loss of UKICE will be felt significantly: they've done a huge service to UK politics.
But again today: the loss of UKICE will be felt significantly: they've done a huge service to UK politics.
An announcement. There will be plenty of time to reflect on what we've achieved, and on the fantastic colleagues who have helped us achieve it. But for now, sad news ukandeu.ac.uk/announcement... 1/2
October 11, 2026 at 3:40 PM
We still recall the outcry when the possibility of de-funding UKICE was first floated a few years ago. Obvs everyone recognises that research funds are limited & need to cover diverse needs.
But again today: the loss of UKICE will be felt significantly: they've done a huge service to UK politics.
But again today: the loss of UKICE will be felt significantly: they've done a huge service to UK politics.
Thanks for everything you and colleagues at UKICE have done. I've every confidence your amazing work will continue under a different banner very soon.
October 9, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Thanks for everything you and colleagues at UKICE have done. I've every confidence your amazing work will continue under a different banner very soon.
Have you considered offering them a UKICE cryptocurrency in return?
March 10, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Have you considered offering them a UKICE cryptocurrency in return?
🪜 Have you seen the new UKICE staircase?
🤓 Masterminded by Anand Menon, Jannike Wachowiak & Joël Reland
🇬🇧🇪🇺 It sets out the viable options for the UK should it seek a different model of EU relationship, and the trade-offs they imply
🔗 https://ukandeu.ac.uk/introducing-the-ukice-staircase/
🤓 Masterminded by Anand Menon, Jannike Wachowiak & Joël Reland
🇬🇧🇪🇺 It sets out the viable options for the UK should it seek a different model of EU relationship, and the trade-offs they imply
🔗 https://ukandeu.ac.uk/introducing-the-ukice-staircase/
Introducing the UKICE staircase - UK in a changing Europe
Joël Reland, Jannike Wachowiak and Anand Menon explain the new ‘UKICE staircase’, which outlines the options available to the UK should it...
ukandeu.ac.uk
August 17, 2026 at 7:15 AM
🪜 Have you seen the new UKICE staircase?
🤓 Masterminded by Anand Menon, Jannike Wachowiak & Joël Reland
🇬🇧🇪🇺 It sets out the viable options for the UK should it seek a different model of EU relationship, and the trade-offs they imply
🔗 https://ukandeu.ac.uk/introducing-the-ukice-staircase/
🤓 Masterminded by Anand Menon, Jannike Wachowiak & Joël Reland
🇬🇧🇪🇺 It sets out the viable options for the UK should it seek a different model of EU relationship, and the trade-offs they imply
🔗 https://ukandeu.ac.uk/introducing-the-ukice-staircase/
The end of an era - what a privilege it has been to be even a small part of the UKICE journey. It will remain a hugely valuable resource, capturing such a significant period of time for the UK & EU. We are all indebted to @anandmenon.bsky.social and the UKICE team for what they achieved with this
An announcement. There will be plenty of time to reflect on what we've achieved, and on the fantastic colleagues who have helped us achieve it. But for now, sad news ukandeu.ac.uk/announcement... 1/2
October 9, 2026 at 4:23 PM
The end of an era - what a privilege it has been to be even a small part of the UKICE journey. It will remain a hugely valuable resource, capturing such a significant period of time for the UK & EU. We are all indebted to @anandmenon.bsky.social and the UKICE team for what they achieved with this
I think Reform are missing a trick by not emphasising Matt’s time as a UKICE Fellow tbh…..
January 27, 2026 at 2:20 PM
I think Reform are missing a trick by not emphasising Matt’s time as a UKICE Fellow tbh…..
This is bad news. UKICE was an extraordinarily successful project which took the debate well beyond Brexit. Obviously, the role of UK in a changing Europe remains as relevant as ever. One would have hoped the Labour government understood this and would have found funding to continue UKICE.
An announcement. There will be plenty of time to reflect on what we've achieved, and on the fantastic colleagues who have helped us achieve it. But for now, sad news ukandeu.ac.uk/announcement... 1/2
October 9, 2026 at 11:42 AM
This is bad news. UKICE was an extraordinarily successful project which took the debate well beyond Brexit. Obviously, the role of UK in a changing Europe remains as relevant as ever. One would have hoped the Labour government understood this and would have found funding to continue UKICE.
Weird way to refer to UKICE but enjoy @anandmenon.bsky.social’s cocktails while you can
October 12, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Weird way to refer to UKICE but enjoy @anandmenon.bsky.social’s cocktails while you can
Yes we can “reset” but if it’s a trade fix yours after then, not really on those red lines. 🤷♂️ as this UKICE report explains.
www.ft.com/content/9f37...
www.ft.com/content/9f37...
November 15, 2024 at 7:50 AM
Yes we can “reset” but if it’s a trade fix yours after then, not really on those red lines. 🤷♂️ as this UKICE report explains.
www.ft.com/content/9f37...
www.ft.com/content/9f37...
This a loss to UK policy. Wake up funding agencies to the fact that Europe is our future but we need to behave with intelligence and insight. Bring back UKICE!
An announcement. There will be plenty of time to reflect on what we've achieved, and on the fantastic colleagues who have helped us achieve it. But for now, sad news ukandeu.ac.uk/announcement... 1/2
October 9, 2026 at 5:37 PM
This a loss to UK policy. Wake up funding agencies to the fact that Europe is our future but we need to behave with intelligence and insight. Bring back UKICE!
Very important analysis, especially given the current govt fixation on the auto industry and Made in Europe.
Savour UKICE while you still can!
Savour UKICE while you still can!
🚗 "Britain’s decline came in two Brexit stages: years of uncertainty post-referendum weakened the industry, before the trade arrangements that replaced EU membership did more lasting damage."
@shepotylo.bsky.social explains how Brexit has damaged the UK car industry.
ukandeu.ac.uk/from-pace-se...
@shepotylo.bsky.social explains how Brexit has damaged the UK car industry.
ukandeu.ac.uk/from-pace-se...
October 12, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Very important analysis, especially given the current govt fixation on the auto industry and Made in Europe.
Savour UKICE while you still can!
Savour UKICE while you still can!
Fiona Hill of Brookings on the possibility of the US fracturing as the Federal Government is gutted. See the whole fascinating @ukandeu.bsky.social discussion with her, Rana Mitter, Margaret Macmillan and @fromtga.bsky.social here: ukandeu.ac.uk/events/ukice...
November 28, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Fiona Hill of Brookings on the possibility of the US fracturing as the Federal Government is gutted. See the whole fascinating @ukandeu.bsky.social discussion with her, Rana Mitter, Margaret Macmillan and @fromtga.bsky.social here: ukandeu.ac.uk/events/ukice...
October 14, 2025 at 6:01 AM
UKICE has been terrific. An example of the kind of work the ESRC should be funding more, in my view.
October 9, 2026 at 11:15 AM
UKICE has been terrific. An example of the kind of work the ESRC should be funding more, in my view.
Im also curious as to what this new huh phoenix-esque institution would like. Broadly the same as UKICE or would be people do it differently?
October 9, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Im also curious as to what this new huh phoenix-esque institution would like. Broadly the same as UKICE or would be people do it differently?
Bloody hell. This is serious. UKICE have arrived: @ukandeu.bsky.social
October 31, 2023 at 12:03 PM
Bloody hell. This is serious. UKICE have arrived: @ukandeu.bsky.social
🪜 Have you seen the new UKICE staircase?
🤓 Masterminded by @anandmenon.bsky.social, @jannikewachowiak.bsky.social & @jreland.bsky.social
🇬🇧🇪🇺 It sets out the viable options for the UK should it seek a different model of EU relationship, and the trade-offs they imply
🔗 ukandeu.ac.uk/introducing-...
🤓 Masterminded by @anandmenon.bsky.social, @jannikewachowiak.bsky.social & @jreland.bsky.social
🇬🇧🇪🇺 It sets out the viable options for the UK should it seek a different model of EU relationship, and the trade-offs they imply
🔗 ukandeu.ac.uk/introducing-...
Introducing the UKICE staircase - UK in a changing Europe
Joël Reland, Jannike Wachowiak and Anand Menon explain the new ‘UKICE staircase’, which outlines the options available to the UK should it...
ukandeu.ac.uk
July 10, 2026 at 10:18 AM
🪜 Have you seen the new UKICE staircase?
🤓 Masterminded by @anandmenon.bsky.social, @jannikewachowiak.bsky.social & @jreland.bsky.social
🇬🇧🇪🇺 It sets out the viable options for the UK should it seek a different model of EU relationship, and the trade-offs they imply
🔗 ukandeu.ac.uk/introducing-...
🤓 Masterminded by @anandmenon.bsky.social, @jannikewachowiak.bsky.social & @jreland.bsky.social
🇬🇧🇪🇺 It sets out the viable options for the UK should it seek a different model of EU relationship, and the trade-offs they imply
🔗 ukandeu.ac.uk/introducing-...
This is really sad news - UKICE and @anandmenon.bsky.social are a great source of commentary and analysis in the field. Hopefully their work will continue in a different format. All the very best.
And yes, I did screw up. I put my post out too early today then deleted it because I don't know the difference between 12:10am and 12:10pm 🤦🏾 Nice to end as I began.
October 9, 2026 at 11:31 AM
This is really sad news - UKICE and @anandmenon.bsky.social are a great source of commentary and analysis in the field. Hopefully their work will continue in a different format. All the very best.
Very sad news.
#UKICE has been an essential source for making sense of post #brexit law & politics in the UK & beyond.
Well-informed, accessible high-quality research which is so sorely needed in these times.
Hats off to Anand Menon & his great team for their massive achievement.
#UKICE has been an essential source for making sense of post #brexit law & politics in the UK & beyond.
Well-informed, accessible high-quality research which is so sorely needed in these times.
Hats off to Anand Menon & his great team for their massive achievement.
An announcement. There will be plenty of time to reflect on what we've achieved, and on the fantastic colleagues who have helped us achieve it. But for now, sad news ukandeu.ac.uk/announcement... 1/2
October 9, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Anand and UKICE have done remarkable work and made a huge contribution to public life. I'm not sure how he has found the energy to keep going, or the character to avoid going as mad as British politics. Proud to call Anand a friend and look forward to what comes next.
An announcement. There will be plenty of time to reflect on what we've achieved, and on the fantastic colleagues who have helped us achieve it. But for now, sad news ukandeu.ac.uk/announcement... 1/2
October 9, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Anand and UKICE have done remarkable work and made a huge contribution to public life. I'm not sure how he has found the energy to keep going, or the character to avoid going as mad as British politics. Proud to call Anand a friend and look forward to what comes next.
Echoing so many in lamenting the end of such a great organisation led by @anandmenon.bsky.social.
It was a joy for me to spend three years working with brilliant researchers at UKICE to bring evidence-based research from across the social sciences into public and policy debate.
It was a joy for me to spend three years working with brilliant researchers at UKICE to bring evidence-based research from across the social sciences into public and policy debate.
An announcement. There will be plenty of time to reflect on what we've achieved, and on the fantastic colleagues who have helped us achieve it. But for now, sad news ukandeu.ac.uk/announcement... 1/2
October 9, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Echoing so many in lamenting the end of such a great organisation led by @anandmenon.bsky.social.
It was a joy for me to spend three years working with brilliant researchers at UKICE to bring evidence-based research from across the social sciences into public and policy debate.
It was a joy for me to spend three years working with brilliant researchers at UKICE to bring evidence-based research from across the social sciences into public and policy debate.
Awful news for all the UKICE team, who provide such a valuable resource. I really do hope the ESRC reconsider.
End of an era. Gutted to have to announce this today. Proud of what @ukandeu.bsky.social has achieved and very grateful to all those who have worked with us ukandeu.ac.uk/announcement...
September 18, 2024 at 8:53 AM
Awful news for all the UKICE team, who provide such a valuable resource. I really do hope the ESRC reconsider.
Worth remembering in the light of "UKICE" from Jenrick/Badenoch.
If theres one thing we know from The Falls Curfew of 1970 is that tear gassing residential districts profoundly radicalises the inhabitants and is remebered for decades
October 5, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Worth remembering in the light of "UKICE" from Jenrick/Badenoch.
This is a very unfortunate decision. Anand and UKICE have done an amazing job over the last decade and truly showcased the best of social science research.
End of an era. Gutted to have to announce this today. Proud of what @ukandeu.bsky.social has achieved and very grateful to all those who have worked with us ukandeu.ac.uk/announcement...
September 18, 2024 at 8:34 AM
This is a very unfortunate decision. Anand and UKICE have done an amazing job over the last decade and truly showcased the best of social science research.
UKICE & @anandmenon.bsky.social have been consistent champions of the value of academic social science research to public debate, & done the hard work making it accessible & getting it out there.
Was a privilege to play a small part in that. This is v sad news, but hope its broader mission lives on
Was a privilege to play a small part in that. This is v sad news, but hope its broader mission lives on
A rather sad announcement from @anandmenon.bsky.social on the future of UK in a Changing Europe.
ukandeu.ac.uk/announcement...
ukandeu.ac.uk/announcement...
October 9, 2026 at 12:33 PM
UKICE & @anandmenon.bsky.social have been consistent champions of the value of academic social science research to public debate, & done the hard work making it accessible & getting it out there.
Was a privilege to play a small part in that. This is v sad news, but hope its broader mission lives on
Was a privilege to play a small part in that. This is v sad news, but hope its broader mission lives on