{"id":870,"date":"2026-04-07T20:25:56","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T19:25:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.utu.fi\/openutu\/?page_id=870"},"modified":"2026-04-20T11:37:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T10:37:21","slug":"balancing-safeguarding-and-openness-in-research-research-security-open-science-and-academic-freedom-in-a-changing-world","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.utu.fi\/openutu\/balancing-safeguarding-and-openness-in-research-research-security-open-science-and-academic-freedom-in-a-changing-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Balancing Safeguarding and Openness in Research: Research Security, Open Science, and Academic Freedom in a Changing World"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.utu.fi\/openutu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2026\/04\/maaherranmakasiini_2-hires-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-872\" style=\"width:682px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.utu.fi\/openutu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2026\/04\/maaherranmakasiini_2-hires-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.utu.fi\/openutu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2026\/04\/maaherranmakasiini_2-hires-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.utu.fi\/openutu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2026\/04\/maaherranmakasiini_2-hires-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.utu.fi\/openutu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2026\/04\/maaherranmakasiini_2-hires-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.utu.fi\/openutu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2026\/04\/maaherranmakasiini_2-hires-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/sites.utu.fi\/openutu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2026\/04\/maaherranmakasiini_2-hires-168x112.jpg 168w, https:\/\/sites.utu.fi\/openutu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2026\/04\/maaherranmakasiini_2-hires-190x127.jpg 190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Panel discussion<\/strong> <strong><em>Balancing Safeguarding and Openness in Research: Research Security, Open Science, and Academic Freedom in a Changing World<\/em><\/strong> <strong>will be organised as part of the EC2U Forum programme. The discussion will take place in Medisiina D, Lauren2, Turku, Finland, on 21.5.2026 at 11.30-13.00. <\/strong><br><br>Join us for a panel discussion exploring the evolving landscape of research security, open science, and academic freedom. This session brings together experts to examine how universities can safeguard the integrity of research while upholding the core academic values of openness, collaboration, and intellectual independence. Participants will gain insights into emerging global challenges and responsible research practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participation is possible&nbsp;<strong>on-site<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>online<\/strong>. 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.kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#0e9cd1;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#0e9cd1;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#0e9cd1;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id870_4422cb-fe kt-accordion-has-11-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-none kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane870_5d3ba2-86\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Registration<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Please register to the event <a href=\"https:\/\/eve.utu.fi\/event\/228\/\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane870_9ef0df-b5\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Panelists<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.utu.fi\/openutu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2026\/04\/iro-sarkka_jpg-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.utu.fi\/openutu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2026\/04\/iro-sarkka_jpg-edited.jpg 576w, https:\/\/sites.utu.fi\/openutu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2026\/04\/iro-sarkka_jpg-edited-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/sites.utu.fi\/openutu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2026\/04\/iro-sarkka_jpg-edited-168x224.jpg 168w, https:\/\/sites.utu.fi\/openutu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2026\/04\/iro-sarkka_jpg-edited-190x253.jpg 190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Iro S\u00e4rkk\u00e4<\/strong> is a Senior Research Fellow at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA), specialising in Finnish, Nordic, and Northern European foreign, security, and defence policy. Her research focuses on NATO, European security, and political behaviour, with extensive expertise in the strategic consequences of security policy change. She actively contributes to public and policy-oriented debate on security and international affairs, bringing strong analytical insight into contemporary security challenges.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"189\" height=\"252\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.utu.fi\/openutu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2026\/04\/markus-laitinen_jpg-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-886\" style=\"width:205px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.utu.fi\/openutu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2026\/04\/markus-laitinen_jpg-edited.jpg 189w, https:\/\/sites.utu.fi\/openutu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2026\/04\/markus-laitinen_jpg-edited-168x224.jpg 168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 189px) 100vw, 189px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Markus Laitinen<\/strong> is Head of Development at the University of Helsinki, where he works on research policy, international cooperation, and risk management. His expertise includes research security, responsible internationalisation, and institutional preparedness for emerging security and compliance risks. In his role, he supports universities and researchers in balancing openness, international collaboration, and security in a changing global research environment<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.utu.fi\/openutu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2026\/04\/reetta_kettunen_webkuva-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.utu.fi\/openutu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2026\/04\/reetta_kettunen_webkuva-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sites.utu.fi\/openutu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2026\/04\/reetta_kettunen_webkuva-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sites.utu.fi\/openutu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2026\/04\/reetta_kettunen_webkuva-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.utu.fi\/openutu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2026\/04\/reetta_kettunen_webkuva-168x252.jpg 168w, https:\/\/sites.utu.fi\/openutu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2026\/04\/reetta_kettunen_webkuva-190x285.jpg 190w, https:\/\/sites.utu.fi\/openutu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2026\/04\/reetta_kettunen_webkuva.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Reetta Kettunen<\/strong>&nbsp;has served as a researcher, managing editor at a non-fiction publishing house, and coordinator of research programs. She is the long-standing Secretary General of the Finnish Committee for Public Information, an expert body under the Ministry of Education and Culture. The Committee promotes the societal use of reliable research, supports freedom of speech and expression, and fosters public trust and engagement in science and research.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.utu.fi\/openutu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2026\/04\/Marie-Pier-Larose-9-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.utu.fi\/openutu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2026\/04\/Marie-Pier-Larose-9-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sites.utu.fi\/openutu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2026\/04\/Marie-Pier-Larose-9-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sites.utu.fi\/openutu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2026\/04\/Marie-Pier-Larose-9-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.utu.fi\/openutu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2026\/04\/Marie-Pier-Larose-9-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.utu.fi\/openutu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2026\/04\/Marie-Pier-Larose-9-scaled.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/sites.utu.fi\/openutu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2026\/04\/Marie-Pier-Larose-9-168x252.jpg 168w, https:\/\/sites.utu.fi\/openutu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2026\/04\/Marie-Pier-Larose-9-190x285.jpg 190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Marie-Pier Larose&nbsp;<\/strong>is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Turku\u2019s INVEST Research Flagship Centre and the Turku Institute for Advanced Studies. Her work combines developmental psychiatry, behavioural genetics, and public health to examine how genetic predispositions and social environments influence children\u2019s well-being, learning, and life\u2011course outcomes. Through her research, she contributes evidence-based perspectives relevant to understanding societal inequalities, interventions, and the responsible use of sensitive data in research.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Moderator:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"616\" height=\"821\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.utu.fi\/openutu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2026\/04\/matti-anttonen-edited-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.utu.fi\/openutu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2026\/04\/matti-anttonen-edited-1.jpg 616w, https:\/\/sites.utu.fi\/openutu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2026\/04\/matti-anttonen-edited-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/sites.utu.fi\/openutu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2026\/04\/matti-anttonen-edited-1-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sites.utu.fi\/openutu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2026\/04\/matti-anttonen-edited-1-168x224.jpg 168w, https:\/\/sites.utu.fi\/openutu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2026\/04\/matti-anttonen-edited-1-190x253.jpg 190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 616px) 100vw, 616px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Matti Anttonen<\/strong> is a Professor of Practice at the University of Turku, affiliated with the Pan-European Institute at Turku School of Economics. He has a long career as a Finnish diplomat, having served in senior positions at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and as Finland\u2019s ambassador to several countries. In his current role, he brings extensive practical experience in international politics, diplomacy, and global economic relations to teaching and societal engagement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-11 kt-pane870_a773aa-0e\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Contact<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>For more information on the panel, please contact Laura Niemi (laura.niemi@utu.fi) or Outi Nurmela (outi.nurmela@utu.fi).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane870_a5a754-fa\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Information for participants<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Thursday 21 May 2026<br><strong>Time:<\/strong> 11:30-13:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> The panel discussion will be organised at Lauren2 hall at the Medisiina D building, Kiinamyllynkatu 10 D, Turku, Finland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Online participation:<\/strong> Zoom-link will be sent to registered remote participants before the event.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Panel discussion Balancing Safeguarding and Openness in Research: Research Security, Open Science, and Academic Freedom in a Changing World will be organised as part of the EC2U Forum programme. 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