Political attacks on universities are eroding academic freedom, and that threatens the global research collaborations behind major scientific breakthroughs.

There’s a positive correlation between protections for academic freedom and the quality and quantity of STEM research.

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Research breakthroughs often come through collaborations − attacks on academic freedom threaten this vital work

Academic freedom grew strongly after World War II, with greater university funding, protections and autonomy, yet global data now shows a decline.

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