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Το παρακάτω μήνυμα αφορά σε θερινό σχολείο που διοργανώνεται μέσω του δικτύου Ουτρέχτης. Απευθύνεται μόνο σε μεταπτυχιακούς και PhD φοιτητές/τριες και για τους φοιτητές του ΑΠΘ το κόστος συμμετοχής θα ανέρχεται στα 150€.
International Summer School „Advocacy for Academic Freedom & Human Rights“
At a time when scientific enquiry, engaged scholarship and the human rights of students and scholars face increasing threats—both globally and within Europe- it is imperative to empower universities continue to be strongholds of academic freedom, solidarity, and responsibility.
How can we effectively safeguard these fundamental academic values, both within the university and beyond? How can we support students and scholars who are confronting persecution or other threats to their safety and well-being?
🌍 The Summer School on “Advocacy for Academic Freedom & Human Rights: Internationalization in a Fragmented World” provides a unique opportunity to critically explore these pressing issues from a global perspective and to connect with experts and initiatives from around the world. Join the summer school and take the chance to enhance your advocacy skills and to make a difference!
Why Join? Program Highlights:
- Engage in critical and in-depth discussions on academic freedom from a global perspective.
- Understand the intricate relationship between academic freedom, democracy, and society.
- Learn practical strategies to promote academic freedom and to support at-risk scholars and institutions.
- Gain insights into EU & global policies and initiatives shaping this field.
- Develop effective advocacy skills to drive meaningful change.
- Connect with leading organizations, like the Scholars at Risk Network and Regional Coalitions for Academic Freedom.
Who Should Apply?
- Master’s & PhD students (from across the disciplines)
- Higher education professionals, including higher education/institutional policy advisors
- 📅 When?
18-22 August 2025 - 🌏Where?
Utrecht University
📝Application deadline:
1 Μαΐου 2025
Further information and registration:
Contacts (in case of enquiries, please contact both coordinators):
Iris Vernekohl (iris.vernekohl@rub.de) | Ruhr University Bochum & Chair of UN TF RIGE
Bart van de Laar (b.j.vandelaar@uu.nl) | Utrecht University
(Ms) Iris Vernekohl (she/her)
RUHR-UNIVERSITÄT BOCHUM
International Office
Senior Policy Advisor for Internationalisation and Global Engagement
SSC 1/245 Universitätsstraße 150, D-44801 Bochum, Germany
phone: +49 (0) 234 32-21754 fax: +49 (0) 234 32-14684
email: iris.vernekohl@rub.de
https://international.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/de/global-engagement-der-rub
https://international.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/de/internationalisierung
