Institutions cannot ‘in good conscience’ partner with Russian counterparts while war in Ukraine continues, says Chris Philp, UK government minister speaking at Times Higher Education’s Digital Universities Week event.
Asked what approach universities should take to working with Russia in light of the situation, Mr Philp said: “I don’t see how anyone in good conscience can collaborate with Russian universities, particularly where they have connections to the state.”
Countries such as Germany and the Netherlands swiftly halted ties with Russian universities after the invasion began. The UK is reviewing its research links with institutions in the country, but it is yet to take significant steps towards a sector-wide boycott. The main sector funder, UK Research and Innovation, has frozen all payments to grants involving scientists in Russia while it awaits further government advice, and some institutions have said that they are reviewing their collaborations.
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