Academic Freedom at a Crossroads

Authors

  • Daniela Craciun University of Twente

Keywords:

Geopolitics and Academic Freedom

Abstract

Academic freedom is eroding, not just in authoritarian but also in democratic contexts. Novel challenges arising from geopolitical tensions and shifting political ideologies threaten academic freedom. The resurgence of “flying universities” as innovative institutional responses to these challenges draws attention to the need for coordinated policy responses across actors and contexts. Cross-regional and cross-disciplinary research is needed.

Author Biography

Daniela Craciun, University of Twente

Daniela Craciun is assistant professor of higher education policy at the Center for Higher Education Policy Studies, University of Twente, Netherlands. E-mail: d.craciun@utwente.nl.

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Published

2025-08-05

How to Cite

Craciun, D. (2025). Academic Freedom at a Crossroads. International Higher Education, (123), 11–12. Retrieved from https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/ihe/article/view/20223

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No. 123 (2025): Summer Issue

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