Plans to scrap a little-used law that gives Italian academics ownership of intellectual property are on hold, pending a decision from a new government. But the case for reform remains strong.
New evidence from Italy shows that - contrary to the accepted view - academics who become entrepreneurs don’t publish less. This is an important message for universities which fear encouraging start-ups will harm their research, says Michael Kenward
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