Tag #Academic Freedom

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Valencian Government Vetoes Teacher Training Courses on Antifascism and Historical Memory

The Valencian Education Ministry rejected two university courses on antifascism and Francoist-era memory for teachers, citing that "ideology should stay out of classrooms," despite the university's argument that promoting democratic values is not indoctrination.

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Anti-Israel Event at Berlin University Sparks Antisemitism Concerns

On July 11th, a pro-Palestinian event at Berlin's Free University, organized by "Waffen der Kritik," featured anti-Israel rhetoric, Holocaust comparisons, and the exclusion of dissenting voices, prompting concerns about antisemitism and freedom of speech.

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Federal Agents Prioritize Student Arrests on State Department Orders

Federal investigators, typically focused on narcotics and financial crimes, arrested three university students and a scholar on orders from the State Department after their visas were revoked, raising concerns about targeting based on political views.

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DEM's Collaboration Statement Amidst History of Political Repression

The ruling party, DEM, announced a path of collaboration, a stark contrast to its past actions of labeling opposition as "terrorists," creating a climate of distrust and raising concerns about sincerity.

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Ideological Homogeneity in Universities: A Growing Concern

A Harvard Crimson survey reveals only 2% of its professors identify as conservative, highlighting a broader concern about ideological homogeneity in universities, particularly in social sciences and humanities, which is potentially influenced by lower pay, discrimination, and self-censorship.

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Global Rise of Authoritarianism: US Academic Freedom Under Threat

A new indicator reveals a global shift towards authoritarianism, with more authoritarian regimes (91) than democracies (88), exemplified by the US, where 13 academics denounce President Trump's attacks on academic freedom, causing self-censorship and fear of reprisals.

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Columbia University's Antisemitism Definition May Secure \$400 Million in Federal Funding

Columbia University may regain \$400 million in federal funding after adopting a new antisemitism definition equating criticism of Israel with discrimination, ending negotiations with student protesters, and aligning with the IHRA definition.

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Trump Administration Targeted Academics for Pro-Palestinian Views

Federal agents, typically focused on narcotics and financial crimes, were directed to prioritize the arrest of three university students—Rümeysa Öztürk, Mahmoud Khalil, and Badar Khan Suri—for expressing pro-Palestinian views, raising concerns about free speech suppression under the Trump administra...

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German University Revokes Islamic Student Group's Rights Amidst Extremist Allegations

Following allegations of Islamist, antisemitic, and misogynistic incidents during an Islam week event, the Christian-Albrechts-University (CAU) in Kiel, Germany, revoked the rights of its Islamic student group, prohibiting the group from using university spaces or digital infrastructure. Legal actio...

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Boğaziçi Graduate's Credentials Revoked for Anti-Rector Protest

Boğaziçi University graduate Berat Kaşkaloğlu's graduation certificate was revoked and master's admission canceled for displaying a banner criticizing the university's appointed rector at his graduation ceremony, highlighting ongoing protests against the administration.

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Columbia University Nears Settlement with Trump Administration to Restore Funding

Columbia University is close to a deal with the Trump administration to regain over $400 million in federal funding after months of negotiations, involving a multimillion-dollar settlement for alleged civil rights violations and policy changes, potentially setting a precedent for other universities.

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Greece Implements Stricter University Access and Security Measures

A new Greek law requires university students to use student IDs for access, starting by the end of the year, implementing stricter penalties for campus disruptions, including potential 10-year sentences for severe violence, and offering more opportunities for students who exceeded the maximum study ...

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