#academicFREEDOM

Antisemitism or anti-Zionism? Sydney Uni pressure to silence Israel, apartheid critics | Asia Pacific Report

Antisemitism or anti-Zionism? Sydney Uni pressure to silence Israel, apartheid critics #asiapacificreport #michaelwestmedia @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social #wendybacon #australia #academicfreedom #antizionism #racialvilification #lawsuit @eyeonpalestine.bsky.social
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It’s Not Me, It’s Them: A Breakup Letter to the Calgary School You know that friend who keeps dating the same kind of terrible person? The one who swears each new partner is different, and then six months in you’re hearing the same complaints about the s…

It’s Not Me, It’s Them: A Breakup Letter to the Calgary School deadfortaxreasons.wordpress.com/2026/04/21/i...

Now THAT's a breakup letter! Agree with pretty much everything she says.

#ABLeg #Tenure #AcademicFreedom

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In 1942, a 74-year-old historian was arrested by the Gestapo. His crime? He refused to stop writing about ancient Rome. Friedrich Münzer's story is a testament to the power of scholarship against tyranny. #history #cronologia #academicfreedom

Sydney Uni appoints antisemitism ‘lecturer’, forgets to tell anybody | Asia Pacific Report

Sydney Uni appoints antisemitism ‘lecturer’, forgets to tell anybody #asiapacificreport #michaelwestmedia @michaelwest.com.au.web.brid.gy #WendyBacon #Australia #universities #sydneyuniversity #academicfreedom #campusgag #zionistinfluence #GazaGenocide‌
asiapacificreport.nz/2026/04/22/s...

MENA News Highlights - 21 Apr. ‘26 - Zuhur News | ZuhurNews MENA News Highlights - 21 Apr. ‘26 - Zuhur News by ZuhurNews on Patreon. Join ZuhurNews's community for exclusive content and updates.

MENA News Highlights - 21 Apr. ‘26 - Zuhur News on: #Gaza #UAE #Sudan #Iran #AcademicFreedom #Egypt #Algeria #Morocco #Turkiye #UNICEF #Lebanon

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A police raid on the University of Belgrade has been condemned by sector groups, who have also rallied behind the institution’s rector, warning that recent actions taken by Serbian authorities undermine academic freedom in the country #academicfreedom #edusky
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ARL Daily Intelligence (April 20–23) — Association of Research Libraries The ARL Daily Intelligence is the trusted source of news and analysis for library leaders and advocates. Released Monday through Thursday, the ARL Daily Intelligence is curated by Gary D. Price, co-fo...

The #ARLDailyIntelligence brings you today’s essential news & analysis for library leaders & advocates. Check out today’s top stories!

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#Research #Libraries #HigherEd #AcademicFreedom #OA #AI #Advocacy #PublicPolicy #Archives #SpecColls #Accessibility #ADA #a11y

Harry Keyishian, Lead Plaintiff in Academic Freedom Case, Dies at 93

#English #professor who refused to sign a loyalty oath and subsequently sued the NY state Board of Regents has died. Harry Keyishian's case eventually resulted in a #SCOTUS decision seen as one of two victories for #academicfreedom. #FirstAmendment #FreeSpeech www.nytimes.com/2026/04/19/u...

What Orbán’s fall from power means for research Hungary’s new leader has promised a ‘system change’ — but researchers say that rebuilding science will take more than a reversal of Victor Orbán’s laws.

With the historic electoral defeat of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, #Hungary’s scholars express both uncertainty and hope that university autonomy, relationships w/ European institutions, and #academicfreedom can return to the country. @nature.com reports:
www.nature.com/articles/d41...

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"Tyranny at #TexasTech."
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PS: Serious question. Conservatives said they were not "banning books" on gender and LGBTQ+ topics from elementary school libraries, just shifting access to "age appropriate" […]

Tyranny at Texas Tech Academic freedom and the First Amendment must protect the right of anyone to disagree with the government.

Don't waste your tuition money on a #fascist, bigoted, #fake ass #school.

#Tyranny at @texastech.bsky.social

#Academicfreedom and the #FirstAmendment must #protect the right of anyone to #disagree with the #government.

President of @uff-fsu.bsky.social, Dr. Robin Goodman, speaking earlier this legislative session regarding HB1279. #academicfreedom #uffstrong #unionstrong

Academic Freedom Index The Academic Freedom Index (AFI) assesses de facto levels of academic freedom across the world. It is a collaborative effort between researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (F...

#AcademicFreedom has declined in 50 countries.

'the decline in institutional autonomy in the United States stands out as a case of fast and steep deterioration that warrants comparative analysis'

Academic Freedom Index 2026 by @vdeminstitute.bsky.social

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Committee adopts amendments and advances bill protecting higher‑education faculty from retaliation HB 1,008 would prohibit retaliation by public postsecondary institutions against faculty for exercising academic freedom or reporting alleged violations. The committee adopted technical and substantive amendments developed with the Board of Regents and reported the bill as amended; supporters included faculty and the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.

A groundbreaking bill in Louisiana is set to protect faculty from retaliation, ensuring their academic freedom is safeguarded in the face of potential violations.

Learn more here!

#LA #FirstAmendmentRights #FacultyProtection #CitizenPortal #LouisianaPostsecondary #AcademicFreedom

The #AcademicFreedom Index (AFI) is not just part of the V-Dem dataset; it is also a research project which produces a report on the state of academic freedom in the world every year.

You can find some highlights from this year’s AFI update in the video (or in the thread below).
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From an April 9th Texas Tech University System memorandum providing course conent guidelines:

>> To ensure academic objectivity, faculty are prohibited from teaching as absolute truth that:
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● Meritocracy or a strong work ethic are inherently racist, sexist, or constructs of oppression. << […]

Guide to Defending Faculty Tenure and Due Process - AHA AHA Advocacy Guide: Defending Faculty Tenure and Due Process In December 2025, the South Dakota Board of Regents introduced a new, punitive post-tenure review process. On February 5, 2026, Oklahoma Go...

We’ve released a new guide to defending faculty tenure and due process.

Designed for historians, administrators, and advocates, it offers clear, evidence-based language and practical strategies to engage policymakers and the public.

#AcademicFreedom #HigherEd #Tenure #Historians #Humanities

On my way to @unierfurt.bsky.social to discuss what's up with international politics?
Many developments & crises to disentangle these days.
I am thankful for the opportunity to present my research on attacks on #AcademicFreedom and to learn from and discuss with the inspring colleagues in Erfurt.

What has changed and what has not after the ekection in Hungary ? #academicfreedom #gender
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The Cooley Report: Sloppy, Unsubstantiated and Biased A Review of the Cooley Report on the April 2024 Indiana University Encampment Protests

More than a year later, Dunn Meadow is still a warning.
In January of this year, a federal court ruled IU’s 2024 expressive activity policy unconstitutional.

Read our original take: uarj.substack.com/p/the-cooley...

#RacialJustice #AcademicFreedom #HigherEducation #FreeSpeech

MAGAcademy - Dissident Voice Note: The following is an excerpt from the book MAGAcademy. By purchasing the book through Project Censored, proceeds go to support their work as a non-profit education and media literacy organization...

Read an exclusive excerpt from my book MAGAcademy, featuring a foreword by Henry Giroux, and see how the hostile takeover of higher ed was engineered. Full excerpt here: thedissidentvoice.org/2026/04/maga...
#MAGAcademy #HigherEd #AcademicFreedom #HenryGiroux @projectcensored.bsky.social

BRISMES Committee on Academic Freedom (CAF) Statement on the Targeting of Universities and Research Institutions in Iran

The Committee on Academic Freedom of the British Society for Middle Eastern Studies (BRISMES) expresses its unequivocal condemnation of the recent targeting of universities, schools and research institutions across Iran by the United States and Israel.

We call on the UK government to: - Urge respect for international humanitarian law and the protected status of educational institutions; - Demand an immediate end to attacks on universities, laboratories, and civilian infrastructure; - Demand an immediate end to the targeted killings of academics and researchers; - Call for independent investigations into these incidents and press for accountability where violations are found.

We also urge the international academic community and relevant international organisations, including scholarly associations, to speak out against these attacks and to take meaningful steps to defend academic freedom and the integrity of higher education worldwide. We stand in solidarity with university staff and students in Iran, Lebanon and Palestine as well as in all other conflict-affected areas. Read the statement in full: bit.ly/brismes-140426

The BRISMES Committee on #AcademicFreedom
expresses its unequivocal condemnation of the recent targeting of universities, schools and research institutions across #Iran by the United States and Israel. 

Read our statement: bit.ly/brismes-140426
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#MichaelSRoth #HigherEd #AcademicFreedom #Democracy

College leaders can ignore these things—but at the peril of our community members’ safety and full lives. We will not allow our leaders to ignore the human suffering caused by obeying in advance.

Harvard Weathers a Year of Turmoil | Harvard Magazine The federal government has launched unprecedented actions against the University. Here’s a guide.

One year of strife between #Harvard and the #Trump admin, March 2025 - March 2026.
www.harvardmagazine.com/harvard-in-t...

#AcademicFreedom #AcadSky #AcademicSky #DefendResearch #EduSky #Funding #TrumpVResearch #Universities #USPol #USPolitics
@academic-chatter.bsky.social

Harvard Weathers a Year of Turmoil | Harvard Magazine The federal government has launched unprecedented actions against the University. Here’s a guide.

One year of strife between #Harvard and the #Trump admin, March 2025 - March 2026.
www.harvardmagazine.com/harvard-in-the-crosshair...

#Academia #AcademicMastodon #Censorship #DefendResearch #Funding #Trump #TrumpVResearch #Universities #USPol #USPolitics

MAGAcademcy — The Official Project Censored Online Store How Corporatism Paved the Way for the Hostile Takeover of Higher Ed

Discover how corporatism is reshaping our schools in MAGAcademy, featuring a foreword by Henry Giroux.
Support independent media and grab your copy at @projectcensored.bsky.social ! 📢📚
#HigherEd #AcademicFreedom #ProjectCensored #MagAcademy
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Iran's scientific infrastructure while Western leaders publicly endorse these crimes. When will the international community hold them accountable for this systematic destruction? #Iran #UN #WarCrimes #Israel #USAggression #AcademicFreedom #ScientificResearch #GlobalSecurity #WarCrimes

#TexasAFT #Breaking #AAUP #DefendEducation #Texas

#AcademicFreedom matters, and this includes #Texas.

If you live near #AustinTX please join this rally supporting students and professors in Texas public universities and #CommunityColleges

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"We should believe the students who say they feel free to express themselves, not pundits who are paid to gin up disdain for higher education."

#HigherEd
#AcademicFreedom

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#francoisburgat doit encore se battre en appel
#Petition · Stand with François Burgat for #AcademicFreedom
www.change.org/p/stand-with-fran%C3%A7o...
Le 29 mai se tiendra son procès en appel, il avait pourtant été relaxé […]