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YÖK's letter on boycotts sparks concerns over academic freedom in Turkey

CHP Istanbul MP Suat Özçağdaş raised a parliamentary question about YÖK's letter to universities concerning student and academic boycotts, criticizing it as a form of surveillance and a violation of academic freedom and constitutional rights, prompting concerns about potential repercussions for stud...

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French Professor Forced to Leave Lecture by Pro-Palestinian Protesters

On April 1st, 20 masked pro-Palestinian students interrupted a lecture by French geographer Fabrice Balanche at Lyon-2 University, forcing him to leave and sparking condemnation from over 30 French academics; the incident followed a campus blockade and raised concerns about academic freedom and the ...

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Netherlands to Screen Researchers in Sensitive Technologies

To prevent sensitive technology leaks, the Netherlands will screen 8,000 researchers annually in fields like AI and quantum computing, costing the government €15.3 million and universities €8.1 million yearly, plus a one-time €32 million investment in security upgrades by the institutions.

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Naval Academy Purges Nearly 400 Books on DEI

The US Naval Academy removed almost 400 books, including works on the Holocaust, feminism, and civil rights, following an order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's office to purge materials promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), as part of a wider Trump administration effort.

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US Politics Chills Academic Freedom for Dutch Researchers

Dutch researchers are holding meetings to address concerns about US political interference in their work, including grant terminations and ideological questionnaires questioning research on climate change, gender, and diversity, leading to self-censorship and fear of blacklisting.

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Bavarian Ministry Intervenes in Würzburg University Accusations

The Bavarian Ministry of Science is intervening in a conflict at the University of Würzburg involving accusations of antisemitism and right-wing extremism against Professor Peter Hoeres's chair, lacking concrete evidence but fueled by a student parliament resolution and his past criticism of postcol...

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Harvard to Borrow $750 Million Amidst Trump Administration Funding Review

Harvard University will borrow $750 million in bonds due to a potential loss of $9 billion in federal funding following a Trump administration review over alleged antisemitism on campus, prompting protests and actions against several universities.

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Obama Defends Academic Freedom Amidst Federal Crackdown on Universities

On Thursday, Barack Obama addressed threats to academic freedom at Hamilton College, urging universities to resist government pressure, coinciding with the federal government's announcement to freeze \$510 million in Brown University grants due to concerns over antisemitism and pro-Hamas sentiments.

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Netherlands to Mandate Security Screenings for Researchers and Students

The Netherlands proposes a new law requiring security screenings for all researchers and students accessing sensitive information, using intelligence data to prevent knowledge leaks to foreign powers like China, Russia, and Iran; 8000 screenings are estimated annually.

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\"US Political Climate Threatens Dutch Academic Freedom\

Dutch academics are increasingly worried about the impact of the US political climate on their research freedom, as evidenced by instances of funding cuts, border issues, and ideologically-driven surveys questioning research topics like gender and climate change.

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Judge Orders 30-Day Notice Before Release of Columbia Student Documents to Congress

A New York judge ordered Columbia University to provide 30 days' notice before giving Congress more student documents related to an investigation into campus antisemitism, after a lawsuit by students including detained activist Mahmoud Khalil; the judge didn't fully block the university's compliance...

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Harvard Places Pro-Palestine Student Group on Probation Amid Federal Antisemitism Scrutiny

Harvard University placed its Undergraduate Palestine Solidarity Committee on probation until June 30th following a protest against the firing of Center for Middle Eastern Studies leadership and amid federal scrutiny of campus antisemitism, halting the group's planned Israeli Apartheid Wall exhibit.

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