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THE present state of affairs in universities in Germany has raised in acute form the position of many scientific workers who, by reason of race, religion or political views, are unable to carry on their investigations in their own country. While no doubt universities in other countries will offer facilities to such displaced workers, it must be remembered that their resources are limited and in most cases already allotted. An Academic Assistance Council has therefore been formed in Great Britain, to co-operate with similar bodies in other countries in collecting funds to provide maintenance for displaced university teachers and investigators and in placing them in universities and institutions where they will be able to pursue their work. An appeal for funds, addressed to “all who are concerned for academic freedom and the security of learning”, and signed by distinguished men of science and letters, has been issued, in which it is emphasised that the formation of the Council implies no reflection on political issues in other countries but is solely an attempt to relieve suffering, prevent waste of valuable talent and defend learning. The Royal Society has placed office accommodation at the disposal of the Council, and Sir William Beveridge and Prof. C. S. Gibson are acting as honorary secretaries. Communications and contributions should be sent to them at the Royal Society, Burlington House, London, W.I.
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Academic Assistance Council. Nature 131, 793 (1933). https://doi.org/10.1038/131793c0
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/131793c0