[SGRupdate] Ivory Tower - BBC Radio 4

[Scientists for Global Responsibility (SGR)]

Dear Friends

SGR's Chris Langley was interviewed for this documentary, which is due to
to be aired tonight. (Programmes usually remain available online for at
least seven days after the original broadcast).

With best wishes


Kate Maloney
Office Manager.

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Ivory Tower

Are close ties to industry distorting priorities of scientific research in
universities?

Wednesday 15 December, 21:00 GMT on BBC Radio 4
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00wlg73

Many scientists in British universities now have close links with
industry. Spin-off companies are a feature of academic life.

The Government applauds this entrepreneurial spirit, pointing out
that it boosts the economy and helps to pay the cost of higher learning.

But critics argue that the commercial imperative distorts research
priorities and undermines the established values of the university system.

Geoff Watts asks are they right. Is the urge to make profit
subverting the search for knowledge?

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