The UK Young Academy endorses ALLEA statement on threats to academic freedom and international research collaboration in the United States

Recent restrictions on science and scholarship by the U.S. Administration’s executive orders freezing billions in federal research funding has prompted All European Academies (ALLEA) to respond with this statement calling for, “our members, partners, and like-minded organisations, and urging national governments and international institutions in the U.S., Europe and beyond to remain vigilant and strengthen ongoing efforts to safeguard academic freedom and the autonomy of scientific institutions.”

If you would like to join the efforts, consider:

• Endorsing the statement on behalf of your organisation by visiting allea.org and clicking the “endorse” link or encouraging your organisation to endorse the statement.
• Sharing the statement with your networks to raise awareness.
• Engaging with national and regional policymakers to reinforce the importance of academic freedom.

About ALLEA

ALLEA is the European Federation of Academies of Sciences and Humanities, representing approximately 60 academies from 40 countries in Europe. Since its foundation in 1994, ALLEA speaks out on behalf of its members on the European and international stages, promotes science as a global public good, and facilitates scientific collaboration across borders and disciplines. Learn more here: http://www.allea.org