🧷 Source: Academic Freedom Index (AFI), FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg and @vdeminstitute.bsky.social.
#AcademicFreedom #AcademicIntegrity #UniversityAutonomy #HigherEducation #Research #Cyprus
#AcademicFreedom #AcademicIntegrity #UniversityAutonomy #HigherEducation #Research #Cyprus
September 16, 2026 at 6:01 PM
🧷 Source: Academic Freedom Index (AFI), FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg and @vdeminstitute.bsky.social.
#AcademicFreedom #AcademicIntegrity #UniversityAutonomy #HigherEducation #Research #Cyprus
#AcademicFreedom #AcademicIntegrity #UniversityAutonomy #HigherEducation #Research #Cyprus
SAR’s #Free2Think2025 report is out now to mark the International Day of #Democracy! Violent repression and government interference in #universityautonomy are leading threats to global #academicfreedom. Read the report now:
https://www.scholarsatrisk.org/resources/free-to-think-2026/
https://www.scholarsatrisk.org/resources/free-to-think-2026/
September 15, 2026 at 2:01 PM
SAR’s #Free2Think2025 report is out now to mark the International Day of #Democracy! Violent repression and government interference in #universityautonomy are leading threats to global #academicfreedom. Read the report now:
https://www.scholarsatrisk.org/resources/free-to-think-2026/
https://www.scholarsatrisk.org/resources/free-to-think-2026/
🗓️JAN 26
🕛Noon
HRREC, SAR #uOttawa Program + SAR 🇨🇦 Section present this webinar as part of the @scholarsatrisk.bsky.social 25th anniversary celebrations!
Inter-American principles on #AcademicFreedom & #UniversityAutonomy
RSVP➡️ bit.ly/4jFHc6y
@uottawa-innovation.bsky.social
@uottawa.ca
🕛Noon
HRREC, SAR #uOttawa Program + SAR 🇨🇦 Section present this webinar as part of the @scholarsatrisk.bsky.social 25th anniversary celebrations!
Inter-American principles on #AcademicFreedom & #UniversityAutonomy
RSVP➡️ bit.ly/4jFHc6y
@uottawa-innovation.bsky.social
@uottawa.ca
January 15, 2026 at 9:55 PM
🗓️JAN 26
🕛Noon
HRREC, SAR #uOttawa Program + SAR 🇨🇦 Section present this webinar as part of the @scholarsatrisk.bsky.social 25th anniversary celebrations!
Inter-American principles on #AcademicFreedom & #UniversityAutonomy
RSVP➡️ bit.ly/4jFHc6y
@uottawa-innovation.bsky.social
@uottawa.ca
🕛Noon
HRREC, SAR #uOttawa Program + SAR 🇨🇦 Section present this webinar as part of the @scholarsatrisk.bsky.social 25th anniversary celebrations!
Inter-American principles on #AcademicFreedom & #UniversityAutonomy
RSVP➡️ bit.ly/4jFHc6y
@uottawa-innovation.bsky.social
@uottawa.ca
Legislative overview of #AcademicFreedom: Fabian Salvioli pointed out its ties to #UniversityAutonomy, #Democracy & #HumanRights. Vannie Lau noted AF is not protected by Canada’s Charter. Moderated by @sherencia77.bsky.social, a long-standing HRREC member and Legal Advisor (CAFA).
October 21, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Legislative overview of #AcademicFreedom: Fabian Salvioli pointed out its ties to #UniversityAutonomy, #Democracy & #HumanRights. Vannie Lau noted AF is not protected by Canada’s Charter. Moderated by @sherencia77.bsky.social, a long-standing HRREC member and Legal Advisor (CAFA).
"She has [...] sought to hide behind her department rather than take personal responsibility for her phenomenal error of judgment."
Please sign if you can.
#HigherEduction #FreedomOfSpeech #UniversityAutonomy #UKRI #UCU
speakout.web.ucu.org.uk/stop-the-att...
Please sign if you can.
#HigherEduction #FreedomOfSpeech #UniversityAutonomy #UKRI #UCU
speakout.web.ucu.org.uk/stop-the-att...
March 17, 2024 at 2:46 PM
"She has [...] sought to hide behind her department rather than take personal responsibility for her phenomenal error of judgment."
Please sign if you can.
#HigherEduction #FreedomOfSpeech #UniversityAutonomy #UKRI #UCU
speakout.web.ucu.org.uk/stop-the-att...
Please sign if you can.
#HigherEduction #FreedomOfSpeech #UniversityAutonomy #UKRI #UCU
speakout.web.ucu.org.uk/stop-the-att...
Censorship is being released and it’s taking over 👇🏼
#StopCensorship #SaveDemocracy #Colbert #WashingtonPost #AcademicFreedom #UniversityAutonomy #FreePress @rbreich.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
#StopCensorship #SaveDemocracy #Colbert #WashingtonPost #AcademicFreedom #UniversityAutonomy #FreePress @rbreich.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
The silencing
Colbert, The Washington Post, Columbia University … and on it goes
open.substack.com
July 25, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Censorship is being released and it’s taking over 👇🏼
#StopCensorship #SaveDemocracy #Colbert #WashingtonPost #AcademicFreedom #UniversityAutonomy #FreePress @rbreich.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
#StopCensorship #SaveDemocracy #Colbert #WashingtonPost #AcademicFreedom #UniversityAutonomy #FreePress @rbreich.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
⚡️Key Findings:
1) #Universityautonomy is undermined by state interference in university governance & appointments.
2) Students & scholars face disciplinary sanctions, arrests, (self-)censorship, & intimidation.
3) Women remain underrepresented in higher education across the region.
1) #Universityautonomy is undermined by state interference in university governance & appointments.
2) Students & scholars face disciplinary sanctions, arrests, (self-)censorship, & intimidation.
3) Women remain underrepresented in higher education across the region.
March 8, 2025 at 2:15 AM
⚡️Key Findings:
1) #Universityautonomy is undermined by state interference in university governance & appointments.
2) Students & scholars face disciplinary sanctions, arrests, (self-)censorship, & intimidation.
3) Women remain underrepresented in higher education across the region.
1) #Universityautonomy is undermined by state interference in university governance & appointments.
2) Students & scholars face disciplinary sanctions, arrests, (self-)censorship, & intimidation.
3) Women remain underrepresented in higher education across the region.
🧵on our Routledge book on the relationship between #universityautonomy & #academicfreedom.
A while ago Kirsten J Roberts, Janika Spannagel & I got together to discuss the effects of declining university autonomy on academic freedom. Here is the result📕📖👇🏾
A while ago Kirsten J Roberts, Janika Spannagel & I got together to discuss the effects of declining university autonomy on academic freedom. Here is the result📕📖👇🏾
University Autonomy Decline | Causes, Responses, and Implications for
This book provides empirically grounded insights into the causes, trajectories, and effects of a severe decline in university autonomy and the relationship to
t.co
October 3, 2023 at 8:30 AM
🧵on our Routledge book on the relationship between #universityautonomy & #academicfreedom.
A while ago Kirsten J Roberts, Janika Spannagel & I got together to discuss the effects of declining university autonomy on academic freedom. Here is the result📕📖👇🏾
A while ago Kirsten J Roberts, Janika Spannagel & I got together to discuss the effects of declining university autonomy on academic freedom. Here is the result📕📖👇🏾
2/8 The resolution responds to "recent and escalating politically motivated actions by governmental bodies" that threaten "the autonomy of university governance, the integrity of scientific research, and the protection of free speech" in American higher education.
#UniversityAutonomy #FreeSpeech
#UniversityAutonomy #FreeSpeech
April 16, 2025 at 11:53 PM
2/8 The resolution responds to "recent and escalating politically motivated actions by governmental bodies" that threaten "the autonomy of university governance, the integrity of scientific research, and the protection of free speech" in American higher education.
#UniversityAutonomy #FreeSpeech
#UniversityAutonomy #FreeSpeech
Lots happening in Alberta regarding #highered. #universityautonomy #edi #dei #education universityaffairs.ca/news/inside-...
Inside the University of Alberta’s move away from equity, diversity and inclusion - University Affairs
Motivations for the decision are being debated by members of the university community.
universityaffairs.ca
January 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Lots happening in Alberta regarding #highered. #universityautonomy #edi #dei #education universityaffairs.ca/news/inside-...
Positive step: "The declaration affirms that higher education is a #humanright and a public good and recognizes its role as a driving force for sustainable development, #socialjustice and global citizenship." #highered #academicfreedom #universityautonomy
www.iesalc.unesco.org/en/articles/...
www.iesalc.unesco.org/en/articles/...
Declaration adopted to transform higher education in Latin America and the Caribbean
Ministers and senior officials pledged to step up efforts to strengthen regional cooperation and transform higher education in the region.
www.iesalc.unesco.org
December 11, 2024 at 8:05 PM
Positive step: "The declaration affirms that higher education is a #humanright and a public good and recognizes its role as a driving force for sustainable development, #socialjustice and global citizenship." #highered #academicfreedom #universityautonomy
www.iesalc.unesco.org/en/articles/...
www.iesalc.unesco.org/en/articles/...
EUA regrets the passing of a new Turkish law on 1 July that consolidates the president of the country’s prerogative to appoint rectors of both public and foundation universities.
🔗 Statement in full: bit.ly/453VQgY
#UniversityAutonomy
🔗 Statement in full: bit.ly/453VQgY
#UniversityAutonomy
July 31, 2025 at 2:26 PM
EUA regrets the passing of a new Turkish law on 1 July that consolidates the president of the country’s prerogative to appoint rectors of both public and foundation universities.
🔗 Statement in full: bit.ly/453VQgY
#UniversityAutonomy
🔗 Statement in full: bit.ly/453VQgY
#UniversityAutonomy
Link to the post on LinkedIn
#AcademicFreedom #UniversityAutonomy #HigherEducation #Serbia #JelenaKleut
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#AcademicFreedom #UniversityAutonomy #HigherEducation #Serbia #JelenaKleut
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January 26, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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#AcademicFreedom #UniversityAutonomy #HigherEducation #Serbia #JelenaKleut
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#AcademicFreedom #UniversityAutonomy #HigherEducation #Serbia #JelenaKleut
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Key takeaway: Universities are pushing back against federal overreach into academic governance & policies, prioritizing their autonomy over potential federal funding incentives. 🏛️🦉 #UniversityAutonomy #HigherEducation
October 16, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Key takeaway: Universities are pushing back against federal overreach into academic governance & policies, prioritizing their autonomy over potential federal funding incentives. 🏛️🦉 #UniversityAutonomy #HigherEducation
Trump used funding threats to discipline universities that allowed protests or resisted ideological mandates, highlighting financial coercion as a tool of authoritarian control. #Trump #AcademicFreedom #UniversityAutonomy #Project2025 #InstitutionalAccountability #AuthoritarianLegalism #HSToday
When Protest Turns to Crisis: How the U.S. and UK Are Adapting to a New Era of Civil Unrest - HSToday
Protests are becoming larger and more violent, forcing law enforcement to rethink response. In this piece, HSToday’s Megan Norris examines the U.S. versus the UK approach to civil unrest and how it im...
www.hstoday.us
November 11, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Trump used funding threats to discipline universities that allowed protests or resisted ideological mandates, highlighting financial coercion as a tool of authoritarian control. #Trump #AcademicFreedom #UniversityAutonomy #Project2025 #InstitutionalAccountability #AuthoritarianLegalism #HSToday
Life is a Journey of Learning: Harvard Draws a Line: Financial Risk, Academic Freedom, and the Resistance albertschram.blogspot.com
#AcademicFreedom #HigherEducation #UniversityAutonomy
#AcademicFreedom #HigherEducation #UniversityAutonomy
Life is a Journey of Learning
Nobody can take away your education, nobody can deny it.
buff.ly
April 21, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Life is a Journey of Learning: Harvard Draws a Line: Financial Risk, Academic Freedom, and the Resistance albertschram.blogspot.com
#AcademicFreedom #HigherEducation #UniversityAutonomy
#AcademicFreedom #HigherEducation #UniversityAutonomy
Trump challenges #Harvard’s tax status amid oversight dispute. Is this a push for accountability or a threat to academic freedom? Learn more. #HigherEd #TaxExempt #UniversityAutonomy https://nomadtabloid.com/article/trump-threatens-harvard-over-tax-status
April 17, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Trump challenges #Harvard’s tax status amid oversight dispute. Is this a push for accountability or a threat to academic freedom? Learn more. #HigherEd #TaxExempt #UniversityAutonomy https://nomadtabloid.com/article/trump-threatens-harvard-over-tax-status