Dangerous questions: Why Academic Freedom Matters

  • Christian Franklin Svensson (Participant)

Activity: Attending an eventOrganisation or participation in workshops, courses, seminars, exhibitions or similar

Description

Developed by:
University of Oslo
Scholars at Risk

Themes:
Traditional and socially engaged definitions of academic freedom.
Academic freedom in relation to other core higher education values.
The limits to what is covered by academic freedom.
Threats to academic freedom in different settings.
Consequences of threats to academic freedom.
The importance of academic freedom to democratic societies.
How to assess and react to incidents relating to the core higher education values.
How to contribute to strengthening core higher education values at home institution and in partnerships.
Period28 Oct 201919 Nov 2019
Event typeCourse
Degree of RecognitionInternational