Academics say new research law threatens academic freedom

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News report by University World News about the proposed new rules for University funding restricting research in opposition to national security. I was interviewed for the story and as always, I have ambiguous feelings...

Period14 Jan 2025

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  • TitleAcademics say new research law threatens academic freedom
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletUniversity World News
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date14/01/2025
    DescriptionNew legislation before parliament that obliges the Research Council of Finland (RCF, previously the Academy of Finland) to fund only research aligned with Finland’s national security and foreign security policies has drawn criticism from several academics who say it threatens academic freedom.
    Producer/AuthorJan Petter Myklebust
    URLhttps://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20250114172711204
    PersonsMichael Jeltsch
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