Research security must be an international effort

Collaboration is not just crucial for innovation but also for protecting national security writes Russell Group Policy Manager Ben Moore in the most recent edition of Research Professional.

In March, the Russell Group joined colleagues from Universities UK and the UK government for a series of meetings with US agencies, the US State Department, national research funders and others to discuss the best way to protect national security. 

In the article, published on 19 April, Ben writes: 

"Research security is not only a national responsibility; it’s a shared international responsibility. When it comes to protecting shared interests in international R&D, we are only as strong as our weakest links. Learning from other countries’ experiences is critical."