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Global commission launches to rebuild trust in science and protect academic freedom
In an era marked by social, economic, environmental, technological and political tensions, academic institutions can help societies navigate complex health challenges and generate sound, evidence-based solutions.
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A global commission has been launched to rebuild public trust in science and safeguard academic freedom. The initiative responds to a noted decline in confidence in scientific research and increasing political pressure on higher‑education institutions. It aims to help universities navigate complex health challenges and produce evidence‑based solutions amid social, economic, environmental, technological and political tensions. The commission’s work will focus on strengthening the independence of academic research and its contributions to local and global communities.
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