The Referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union will be one of the most important political decisions in this country in a generation.

The School of Engineering and Digital Arts (EDA) is committed to the dissemination of knowledge for public benefit and to the free exploration of ideas. In order to raise awareness and facilitate debate and the exchange of views from all shades of opinion, EDA will be hosting a debate for students and staff on this matter, on Wednesday 25 May from 14.00 – 15.00 in Jennison Lecture Theatre, kindly facilitated by Dr Richard Whitman from the School of Politics and International Relations.

This event will introduce the state-of-the-debate in the referendum campaign and offer an opportunity to discuss alternative futures for the UK either within the EU or outside. The session will be run by Professor Richard Whitman who is currently working on the ESRC-funded UK in a Changing Europe programme which is providing independent and authoritative commentary on the UK-EU relationship.All members of the Kent community are invited to attend and get involved in this lively event.

There will also be an opportunity for networking and further discussion after the event at 15.00 in the Jennison social area over afternoon tea/refreshments.

Tickets for the debate can be obtained via Eventribte here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/debating-europe-the-uks-eu-referendum-all-you-need-to-know-tickets-24992168248