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SUMMARY:Academic Freedom Now: Challenges for Individuals & Institutions
DESCRIPTION:Description: Academic freedom—the principle that scholars should have the liberty to teach, research, and express ideas without fear of institutional or political reprisal—is foundational to the mission of higher education. In Canada, this concept has evolved through a complex history shaped by legal frameworks, institutional governance, and public discourse.\nThis panel explores the current state of academic freedom in Canadian universities. We will address emerging threats, including political interference, ideological polarization, funding pressures, as well as legislative reforms that challenge institutional autonomy and the practice of scholarly research and teaching. Recent controversies highlight the fragility of academic freedom in times of social and geopolitical tension. Bringing together scholars from diverse disciplines, the panel asks: What does academic freedom mean today? Who is protected by it—and what does it ask of the institutions where they teach and write?\nLogistics:  11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m; 280N York Lanes (light lunch is provided)\nAudience: Open to all York community members, but registration is required. Register here.\nPanelists: Thabit Abdullah (Professor, History, LA&PS); Othon Alexandrakis (Chair & Associate Professor, Anthropology, LA&PS), Paul Axelrod (Dean & Professor Emeritus, Education), Sonia Lawrence (Associate Professor, Osgoode), \nModerator: Alice MacLachlan (Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies; Professor, Philosophy, LA&PS)\n\n\nUpcoming Related Events: \n\n\nFebruary 24, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Academic Freedom (Faculty Affairs; details forthcoming)\n\n\nMarch 5, 1 to 3 p.m., Scholarship Harassment meet-up (Faculty Affairs; details forthcoming)\n\n\n
URL:https://events.yorku.ca/events/academic-freedom-now/
CATEGORIES:Equity, Diversity & Inclusion,Equity, People & Culture,Faculty Affairs,Faculty of Education,Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change,Faculty of Graduate Studies,Faculty of Health,Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies,Faculty of Science,Glendon,Glendon Masters in Public & International Affairs,Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology,Graduate Diploma in Management,Graduate Diploma in Neuroscience,Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting,Graduate Program in Administration,Graduate Program in Art History,Graduate Program in Biology,Graduate Program in Biotechnology Management,Graduate Program in Chemistry,Graduate Program in Cinema & Media Studies,Graduate Program in Civil Engineering,Graduate Program in Communication and Culture,Graduate Program in Conference Interpreting,Graduate Program in Critical Disability Studies,Graduate Program in Dance,Graduate Program in Design,Graduate Program in Development Studies,Graduate Program in Digital Media,Graduate Program in Disaster & Emergency Management,Graduate Program in Earth & Space Science,Graduate Program in Economics,Graduate Program in Education,Graduate Program in Education–Leadership & Community Engagement,Graduate Program in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science,Graduate Program in English,Graduate Program in Environmental Studies,Graduate Program in Film,Graduate Program in Financial Accountability,Graduate Program in French and Francophone Studies,Graduate Program in Gender, Feminist and Women's Studies,Graduate Program in Geography,Graduate Program in Global Health,Graduate Program in Health,Graduate Program in History,Graduate Program in Human Resources Management,Graduate Program in Humanities,Graduate Program in Information Systems & Technology,Graduate Program in Interdisciplinary Studies,Graduate Program in Kinesiology and Health Science,Graduate Program in Law,Graduate Program in Linguistics & Applied Linguistics,Graduate Program in Management Practice,Graduate Program in Mathematics & Statistics,Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering,Graduate Program in Music,Graduate Program in Nursing,Graduate Program in Philosophy,Graduate Program in Physics & Astronomy,Graduate Program in Political Science,Graduate Program in Political Science,Graduate Program in Psychology,Graduate Program in Public Policy, Administration and Law,Graduate Program in Science & Technology Studies,Graduate Program in Social & Political Thought,Graduate Program in Social Anthrolology,Graduate Program in Social Work,Graduate Program in Socio-Legal Studies,Graduate Program in Sociology,Graduate Program in Theatre,Graduate Program in Theatre, Dance & Performance Studies,Graduate Program in Translation Studies,Graduate Program in Visual Art,LA&PS Students All,LA&PS Students-Graduate,Lassonde School of Engineering,Libraries,Markham Campus,Osgoode Hall Law School,President,Provost,School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design,Well-being,Well-being Week
LOCATION:280N York Lanes
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