Speakers:
– Peter Maassen, Professor, Department of Education, Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Oslo, Norway (Speaker and Moderator)
– Kirsten Roberts-Lyer, Associate Professor and Chair of the Human Rights Programme, Central European University
– Hans de Wit, Emeritus Professor, Boston College, USA
– Paola Mattei, Professor of Public Policy and Political Science, University of Milan, Italy
In an era of political polarisation, rising nationalism, and rapid digital change, universities and scholars increasingly find themselves in the crosshairs of political and ideological conflict. This webinar will explore how academic freedom can be protected through institutional resilience, legal safeguards, and public engagement.
Webinar Focus Areas:
1. Political Interference and Institutional Autonomy
2. Foreign Interference and International Collaboration
3. Freedom of Expression in the Age of Social Media
4. Legal Threats: SLAPPs
Don’t miss this timely conversation designed for scholars, policymakers, institutional leaders, and anyone passionate about protecting academic freedom and democracy.
