University drafts statement on freedom of expression and academic freedom

University drafts statement on freedom of expression and academic freedom

After a year taut with tension after on-campus protests, Wake Forest University released a draft statement of freedom of expression and academic freedom.  The draft statement was posted on Feb. 11. According to the university, the statement has been in the drafting process since July. Provost Michelle Gillespie appointed a team of eight faculty and staff members within the university to draft the statement, which is currently going through a len…

Academic freedom in the EU - defending a pillar of democracy

At this year’s STOA‘s high-level conference ‘Perspectives on academic freedom in Europe and beyond’, participants and speakers such as European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and European Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation Ekaterina Zaharieva explored how academic freedom can be best supported. In the video below you can watch some of the highlights of the ...