EN #academic freedom 10/6/26 Former University Leaders Call for Higher Education Independence More than 67 former university leaders have published an open letter demanding that the government and society respect the independence of higher education. News World
EN #academic freedom 10/4/26 Cooperation Agreement Between Dutch Universities and the Ministry of Defence Universities in the Netherlands have decided to increase cooperation with the Ministry of Defence against rising security threats, a step that has also sparked debates on academic freedom. News World
EN #academic freedom 9/25/26 Universities and Unions in Finland Launch Campaign for Scientific Freedom Higher education institutions and unions in Finland have launched a joint campaign ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections to safeguard scientific independence and funding for researchers. News World
EN #academic freedom 9/15/26 Global Academic Freedom Report Released The 2026 Free to Think report by Scholars at Risk documents 382 attacks and pressures on academics across 59 countries. News World
EN #academic freedom 9/12/26 Academics' social media and YouTube earnings spark debate Following an advisory opinion sent by the Presidency's General Secretariat to YÖK, academics' generation of income on digital platforms has been restricted. News Social Media
EN #academic freedom 9/10/26 Research Security and International Cooperation Policies in Nordic Countries A comprehensive report published in June 2026 examines how Denmark, Norway, and Sweden strike the delicate balance between international academic cooperation and national security. News World
EN #academic freedom 9/3/26 Debate Over Investigation Targeting Foreign Academics in South Africa Increasing political scrutiny directed at foreign academics and students working in South African universities raises concerns regarding academic freedoms and internationalization policies. News World
EN #academic freedom 9/1/26 Magna Charta Observatory Anniversary Conference to Gather in Lithuania The Magna Charta Observatory conference, which will address the crisis of trust in global higher education, will be held in Lithuania. News World
EN #academic freedom 8/30/26 Academic Xenophobia and Internationalization Prof. Jonathan Jansen discusses the rising academic xenophobia in South African universities and how it contradicts internationalization. News World
