Fundamental Values at the Crossroads Between Politics, Policy, and Research

Authors

  • Sjur Bergan NA

Keywords:

Geopolitics and Academic Freedom

Abstract

The fundamental values of higher education have become the subject of political debate, policy measures, and increased academic attention, largely due more to a backlash against democracy than to any concerns about quality. This article describes such developments in Europe and suggests elements that could be included in a strengthened research agenda that has academic, as well as political and policy relevance.

Author Biography

Sjur Bergan, NA

Sjur Bergan is an independent education expert and former head of the Council of Europe’s education department, Strasbourg, France. E-mail: sjur.bergan@gmail.com.

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2025-08-05

How to Cite

Bergan, S. (2025). Fundamental Values at the Crossroads Between Politics, Policy, and Research. International Higher Education, (123), 9–10. Retrieved from https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/ihe/article/view/20221

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No. 123 (2025): Summer Issue

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