The University of Cambridge is to introduce guidance for upholding academic freedom and national security in international agreements, after coming under fire for its links with China and the Chinese telecoms company Huawei.
Vice-chancellor Stephen Toope on Friday announced the guidelines for students and academics on navigating projects when working with countries that “do not share the UK’s commitment to democracy and the rule of law” amid “rising political tensions”.
The move comes as UK universities struggle to balance potential exposure to national security threats and authoritarian regimes with a need to develop financial and research ties in countries including China.
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