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Managing Military And Civil Potential Sparks New Challenges
European university leaders are grappling with the challenge of managing research with both military and civil potential, as the European Commission proposes to fund dual-use research in its 2028-34 program. This shift may require institutions to work in new ways, balancing the need for security and competitiveness with the potential risks and benefits of such research. The issue is considered one of the most urgent facing European universities, according to leaders speaking to Research Professional News.