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Research integrity in Open Science for Europe
Open Science is the idea of disseminating knowledge as soon as it becomes available, using digital tools. It is a development that could greatly improve the quality of research and as such, it is a priority for the EU. But Open Science doesn’t come without risks. In order to safeguard academic freedom and protect researchers ...
Making democracy work for everyone
This year many elections are set to be held, but generational gaps, social and economic disparities can lead to inequality in the democratic process. How can we make democracy work for everyone? This was the question that was explored at the Panel for the Future of Science and Technology’s (STOA) Annual Lecture on 24 January ...
Academic freedom conference: the state of a fundamental European value
Academic freedom is a universal right which is essential not only for the quality of education, teaching and research, but for democracy itself. While many governments around the world recognise and protect academic freedom, it is under attack in some places. This was discussed during the high-level annual Academic Freedom conference on 29 November 2023 organised ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
