Dalarna University investigates collaboration – espionage not part of the inquiry

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On 1 October, the local radio channel P4 Dalarna (Sveriges Radio) reported that suspected espionage was being investigated at Dalarna University. This is incorrect.

The investigation concerns a collaboration with a Chinese partner university and the financial aspects of this collaboration; espionage is not one of the issues being investigated.

A whistleblower report led Dalarna University to conduct an external investigation into the collaboration with a Chinese partner university linked to undergraduate education. The investigation has revealed ambiguities related to financial aspects, which are being examined further. The investigation does not concern suspicions of espionage.

Update 1 October at 11:30: P4 Dalarna has issued a correction stating that they mistakenly reported espionage as being one of the points in the investigation.

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