Invitation to the Webinar: Academic Freedom – Risks and Threats

FOLEC-CLACSO extends an invitation to the webinar entitled “Academic Freedom: Risks and Threats,” organized in conjunction with the launch of the call for papers for the thematic dossier of volume 36, number 2 (2024) of the journal Higher Education and Society (ESS). This event, to be held on September 12, 2024, will bring together leading experts to reflect on one of the fundamental pillars of higher education: academic freedom. Among the specialists is Judith Naidorf, coordinator of FOLEC.

The webinar will address the threats and risks facing academic freedom in the current context , marked by increasing political, social, and cultural tensions affecting academic institutions. During the event, topics such as bureaucratic pressures, the commodification of knowledge, the influence of political power, and the challenges posed by cancel culture will be discussed.

This forum is aimed at university and academic staff interested in analyzing and debating the state of academic freedom and its implications for higher education. The event will feature Adrián Acosta (University of Guadalajara), Judith Naidorf (University of Buenos Aires), Valentina Canese (National University of Asunción), and Pablo García (National University of Tres de Febrero), moderated by Alma Maldonado (CINVESTAV), and introduced by Carlos Iván Moreno (University of Guadalajara).

We invite the academic and scientific community to register and participate in this free webinar, which will offer a unique opportunity to explore the current dimensions of academic freedom. You can register and obtain more details through the following link. link.

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