Global commission launches to rebuild trust in science and protect academic freedom

In an era marked by social, economic, environmental, technological and political tensions, academic institutions can help societies navigate complex health challenges and generate sound, evidence-based solutions. But the steady decline in public trust in science—and simultaneous rise in political pressures on higher education—threaten to stymie academia's independent research and valuable contributions to communities on a local and global scale.

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