EU Research Ties Under Scrutiny: Investigate Europe reports dozens of European universities kept or expanded Israeli research partnerships tied to defense or dual-use tech, despite public promises to cut links after the Gaza war. Research Integrity & Governance: Cambridge confirmed a two-part review into how it handled the appointment and oversight around Jason Arday’s death, while Tufts said fabricated citations in a Korean studies scholar’s work did not amount to misconduct. Student Safety & Campus Response: India’s TISS is facing allegations after a student died following a medical emergency during class, with peers citing delays in medical support. Equity vs Excellence Debate: A Canadian study argues diversity rules in the Canada Research Chairs program are costing millions in productivity, reigniting merit vs targets arguments. STEM Access Before College: UT San Antonio’s pre-freshman lab program gives incoming students eight weeks of real research experience. Health & Innovation: UCLA researchers report a scalable TCR therapy approach for solid tumors, and Washington University helped drive clinical trials for a newly approved mRNA flu vaccine. International Research Security: Ireland issued its first “research security” guidelines for third-level institutions to address foreign interference and IP theft.