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Research breakthroughs often come through collaborations − attacks on academic freedom threaten this vital work

  • Written by Volha Chykina, Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies, University of Richmond
Research breakthroughs often come through collaborations − attacks on academic freedom threaten this vital workAt the University of Minnesota, researchers, scientists and other supporters protested against proposed cuts to scientific research funding.Michael Siluk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

Since President Donald Trump took office for the second time, many researchers across academic disciplines have had their funding cut because of their pu...

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