Academic freedom

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) headquarters in Maryland with classical architecture and the symbol of American public health. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Medical research in the US faces collapse due to NIH budget freeze

Frozen studies and clinical trials of innovative treatments are facing a halt. Research review committees have been silenced, communication with scientists and the public is muted * The scientific community demands explanations
Anti-Israeli demonstration in Amsterdam, November 2023. . Illustration: depositphotos.com

Interim Report: 50% of the Academic Boycott of Israel is Conducted Covertly

Shmuel Ne'eman Institute researchers: Over 45% of reported boycott cases are carried out without an overt statement, and activity on campuses around the world has increased since the events of October 7, 2023 * The report is attached to this article
"Lil Gallant 2". A demonstration in Haifa against the dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Galant. Illustration: depositphotos.com

The Senate of Tel Aviv University warns against the return of the coup d'état

Following the discussions of the heads of the coalition factions (15/12/2024) in which Justice Minister Yariv Levin demanded that the change in the composition of the committee for the appointment of judges, and Israel's transformation into a dictatorship, be brought up, the universities are also hastening to oppose
Demonstrations at Columbia University in New York, April 2024. Screenshot from YouTube, FIRSTSPOT

The heads of Israeli universities: the "Silencing Law" proposal will play into the hands of BDS

In the letter addressed to the members of the Knesset before the vote, the members of the RA write: The decision to continue promoting the law could not have been made at a more unfortunate time." They also claim in a letter to the members of the Knesset that they are going to vote on a proposal
Damage to Israeli science. Produced using Dali 2.

Six leading research institutes in Germany issued a statement fearing for the freedom and autonomy of science and research in Israel

The declaration is jointly signed by the Max Planck Society, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, the Helmholtz Society and the German Council for Sciences and Humanities
relocation. Illustration: depositphotos.com

73% of faculty members fear that they will be forced to leave the country if the coup goes ahead

This is according to a new survey conducted by the Israeli Young Academy during the month of March. In the segmentation of the results by age, it can be seen that there is an increase in the chances of leaving at all ages, but it is more pronounced for faculty members
One of the gates of Peking University in Beijing. Illustration: depositphotos.com

China is increasing ethics oversight in science and emphasizing innovation and quality over quantity

Under the new system, Chinese researchers will be evaluated based on the quality and impact of their work rather than the number of publications they produce. Researchers who are found to have been involved in research misconduct will be prosecuted
Lysenko tropes - the most famous example of foreign and harmful influences on science

The limits of rationality in science

The symbol of academic freedom of the Central University of Manila

Brainwashing - on freedom of speech and academic freedom / Yitzhak Farnes

A yellow patch that the Jews in the areas occupied by the Nazis in Europe and North Africa were forced to wear in order to be recognized

Does academic freedom protect covert holocaust deniers?

Prof. Alan Dershowitz. From the Harvard University website

"Academic freedom has been hijacked by extremists"

Cosmic scene with DNA, stars, solvents and atomic circles in oral flow.

The court ruled: academic freedom prevails over freedom of conscience