Travel and Conferences

Traditional academic engagement provides an easy route for a hostile state actor to gain access to you, for example at a conference or research placement. When considering the potential risks to your research through international partnerships, researchers should consider the potential security issues associated with travelling to a different country. 

• Consider the country that you are travelling to, and be aware of local laws and customs
• Think carefully about what information you share or present and ensure that you are compliant with UK export control legislation
• Make sure you understand your host’s attitude to academic freedom and discussion
• Be clear on the areas of research that you can, and cannot, talk about
• Be polite but firm if pressed to share more information that you are comfortable or legally able to
• Report any suspicions to your Head of Department