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How to protect academic freedom at risk?
The European Parliament’s Forum for Academic Freedom launched a video series of interviews on academic freedom. The first three interviewed specialists look at the threats to academic freedom. They also put forward ideas on how to protect this fundamental right. This video has been shown at the European Parliament’s Panel for the Future of Science ...
Protecting academic freedom in the EU
Academic freedom is a fundamental right, yet in many places it is under attack. The European Parliament’s Panel for the Future of Science and Technology (STOA) is a staunch defender of academic freedom in the EU. In 2022, it set up the European Parliament Forum for Academic Freedom. Laszlo Upor is the former deputy rector ...
The crucial role of academic freedom in society
The European Parliament’s Forum for Academic Freedom launched a video series of interviews on academic freedom. The first three interviewed specialists express their views on the importance of this fundamental value. Whether they have been directly affected by restrictions on academic freedom or are engaged in defending it, they explain why this right is crucial ...
The PAUSE programme, a powerful tool for defending academic freedom
Since 2017, the PAUSE programme has been inviting researchers and artists to France. All of them have one thing in common – they need protection as they can no longer pursue their activities in their country of origin because of war, political persecution or censorship. Supported by the French Ministry of Education and the EU, ...
Towards a legal definition of academic freedom
Academic freedom is a fundamental right. In many places it is under attack and needs to be safeguarded. The European Parliament’s Panel for the Future of Science and Technology (STOA) is a staunch defender of academic freedom in the EU. It set up a Forum for Academic Freedom in 2022. In this interview, Michael Ignatieff ...
ESMH Media Review – November 22, 2023
COP28, energy transition and tech platforms: check out the ESMH selection of 17 science and tech news published in the last weeks on the web.
STOA pairing scheme: when policy makers and scientists work hand in hand
Once a year, the European Parliament’s Panel for the Future of Science and Technology (STOA) in collaboration with the European Research Council (ERC) organises its pairing scheme session. For two days, MEPs and scientists meet, discuss and try to learn from each other. This year's theme was science-driven solutions for sustainable food. How can people ...
Digital immersive technologies and robotics in education
Learning with the help of a social robot... Using virtual reality to understand complex concepts... Digital tools for teaching are becoming increasingly common in classrooms and universities around the world, but what are the risks? Concerns range from privacy and data security to questions on ethics and psychological impact on humans. The European Parliament’s Panel ...
