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National Security and Investment Act: guidance for the higher education and research-intensive sectors

This guidance helps higher education and other research organisations understand the scope of the National Security and Investment Act.

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Cabinet Office
Published
20 July 2021
Last updated
21 May 2024 — See all updates

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National Security and Investment Act: guidance for the higher education and research-intensive sectors

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This guidance helps higher education institutions, other research organisations and investors in this area to understand the scope of the National Security and Investment Act, which came into force on 4 January 2022.

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Published 20 July 2021
Last updated 21 May 2024 + show all updates

  1. Updated guidance with the latest information

  2. Updated contact email address for investment screening

  3. Added more information about and the link to Research, Collaboration & Advice Team (RCAT).

  4. The National Security and Investment (NSI) Act came into force on 4 January 2022. The new rules have now started and the National Security and Investment notification service is open.

  5. First published.

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