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flag UK universities must report foreign interference; £3M invested to combat China and Russia's academic threats.

flag UK universities are being urged to report suspected foreign interference to MI5 after intelligence chiefs warned of escalating threats from China and Russia targeting academic research and democratic institutions. flag The government is investing £3 million in a secure reporting portal, new guidance, and an advisory service to help institutions identify and respond to risks like research censorship, staff intimidation, and foreign financial pressure. flag Concerns include alleged Chinese influence through Confucius Institutes and efforts to suppress research on sensitive topics, such as Xinjiang forced labor, prompting an apology from Sheffield Hallam University. flag Officials stress the need to protect academic freedom, while the Russell Group supports the new measures.

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