Dundee academics have warned a Conservative minister of the damage leaving the EU could do to the university.
Robin Walker, a Brexit minister for the UK Government, met staff at the school of life sciences on Thursday.
Chiefs at the university have grave concerns about any restriction on the free movement of people from the EU, from where the institution sources much of its student and academic talent.
The life sciences sector in Britain has also been a major beneficiary of EU research funding.
Prof Julian Blow, dean of university’s life sciences department, said: “As a university carrying out world-leading research in areas vital to human wellbeing, it is crucial that we continue to work with the global scientific community after the UK exits the European Union.
“We are glad the UK Government is listening to the views of the scientific community regarding Brexit.
“Mr Walker’s visit gave us the chance to discuss with him concerns relating to the impact on recruitment, research and also explore any potential opportunities arising from Brexit.”
Mr Walker is visiting Scotland to speak to people about the impact of leaving the EU.
The two-day visit also takes in Fife, Edinburgh and Aberdeen. However, he is not meeting with the Scottish Government.
Mr Walker said Scotland’s interests would be heard “loud and clear” in the new immigration system that is being devised for a post-Brexit UK.
