For Diversified University Research that Reflects and Drives Society

In this regard, university autonomy and the academic freedom of researchers contribute to the advancement of knowledge and the quality of university research. [...] The evaluation of research in the university community is generally done by peers, that is, researchers who work in the same fields and who are familiar with the subject matter of the research being reviewed. [...] The limited data available suggests that research collaborations between universities and colleges are a growing phenomenon: the proportion of PhD holders among college staff, the number of university students working in CCTTs, the funding of research support programs open to such collaborations, and the number of inter-level scientific publications have all increased in recent years. [...] The relationship between science and the media is also explored in the brief, as the communication of research results helps to make it accessible and understandable for the public. [...] However, the two environments share some of the same principles and goals, such the pursuit of serving the public good.7 For this reason, the Council believes that it is important to encourage, recognize and facilitate the participation of scientists and other researchers in the dissemination of scientific knowledge within society (Recommendation 11).