Why Dutch universities are stepping up support for academics facing threats and intimidation

CAREER Q&A 19 January 2023 Why Dutch universities are stepping up support for academics facing threats and intimidation An emergency helpline and online resource is now available to

researchers in the Netherlands. By Jacqui Thornton0 Jacqui Thornton Jacqui Thornton is a freelance writer based in Winchester, UK.

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