academic freedom

  • How to protect academic freedom at risk?

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    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...
  • Protecting academic freedom in the EU

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    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 PAUSE programme, a powerful tool for defending academic freedom

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    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...
  • Towards a legal definition of academic freedom

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    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,...
  • A forum to protect academic freedom in the EU

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    On 28 November 2022 the European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has launched the ‘EP Forum for Academic Freedom’ during a high-level conference hosted by the Panel for the future of Science and Technology (STOA).   Many academics are working in increasingly hostile environments. This STOA initiative...