Abstract

On December 2, 2024, the University of Bologna organised an international event titled: “Back to Fundamentals of Research: Ethics and Academic Freedom.” The event featured prominent speakers and experts from national and international institutions, who shared their insights on emerging ethical concerns and the risks to academic freedom. Through this position paper, the University of Bologna aims to highlight the key messages that emerged from the discussions and to outline the challenges and recommendations to create a more responsible and supportive research environment.