ERO Export Control Specialists are launching a series of monthly online training sessions. The training sessions aim to help academics and professional services colleagues understand the key principles of research security and responsible international collaboration and will cover:Trusted researchExport controls and sanctionsThe National Security and Investment Act 2021Research security reviews for overseas collaborationsManaging risks when sharing sensitive goods, software, information, and technologyThese one-hour sessions are open to all university staff and are particularly relevant for those involved in international research or sensitive research areas.You are welcome to join any of the monthly sessions listed below: 27 October 2026, 10am - 11am 26 November, 2pm - 3pm 24 February 2027, 10am - 11am 23 March 2027, 2pm - 2pm 28 April 2027, 10am - 11am Contact details Email: researchsecurity@ed.ac.uk This article was published on Wednesday 21 October 2026