Ghent University does not believe that academic freedom has been violated now that disciplinary proceedings are underway against staff member Nathan Cofnas. Rector Petra De Sutter stated this following international criticism. Cofnas's appointment was already controversial, and the death of a Black professor raised new questions regarding his role. "People are insufficiently familiar with the case," says Ghent University.
Rector Petra De Sutter defends the disciplinary proceedings initiated by Ghent University against American researcher Nathan Cofnas. She also rejects the...