The investigation of Prof. Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian of Hebrew University has prompted a debate inside Israel about the repression of free speech and academic freedoms since the war began.
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A Palestinian Professor Spoke Out Against the Gaza War. Israel Detained Her.
The investigation of Prof. Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian of Hebrew University has prompted a debate inside Israel about the repression of free speech and academic freedoms since the war began.
Heating Up Culture Wars, France to Scour Universities for Ideas That ‘Corrupt Society’
The government announced an investigation into social science research, broadening attacks on what it sees as destabilizing American influences.
Duterte’s Forces Have a New Target: University Students
The government in the Philippines has announced a decision to end a 32-year agreement barring security forces from a prestigious campus. Students say they won’t be intimidated.
Prestigious Istanbul University Fights Erdogan’s Reach
Students and professors at Bogazici University, one of Turkey’s most well-known institutions, are protesting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s appointment of a new rector.
As Hong Kong Law Goes After ‘Black Sheep,’ Fear Clouds Universities
Campuses have long been hubs of protest in the city. Now, the authorities have promised to root out teachers who bring politics to the classroom.
Hong Kong University to Fire Law Professor Who Inspired Protests
Benny Tai was convicted of public nuisance charges related to his leading role in the 2014 pro-democracy Umbrella Movement.
Hong Kong Security Law Helps China Tighten Grip Over Schools
China’s leaders have pushed the territory to revamp an education system they see as having bred young rebels who have helped drive pro-democracy protests.
Chinese Students Denounce Limits on Free Speech, in a Rare Protest
The backlash came after several universities adopted vows of loyalty to the Communist Party, raising concerns about academic freedom.
A Professor’s Killing Sends a Chill Through a Campus in Pakistan
A student said he killed Prof. Khalid Hameed, a well-liked teacher, because he insulted Islam. Now his colleagues are being very careful about what they say.