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Sustainability talks axed from UK party conferences

Leading sustainability professor barred from speaking at both Conservative and Labour party conferences amid concerns over political neutrality, raising questions about academic freedom in UK politics.

MIT rejects Trump policy funding in principles stand

The prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology announces it will reject federal funding tied to Trump administration policies that restrict international student recruitment and research collaboration.

Professor faces death threats over Zionist comments

American academic Mark Bray receives violent threats following inflammatory statements about Zionists, prompting university investigation and raising concerns about academic freedom and campus safety.

Texas Uni President Quits Over Transgender Row

The president of a Texas university steps down following intense backlash over the hiring of a professor who authored controversial papers on transgender healthcare, igniting a fierce debate on academic freedom and political influence.

Harvard Professor's Explosive Confrontation with MAGA Activists

A Harvard Law School professor faces intense scrutiny after a viral video showed him aggressively confronting Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA activists on campus, igniting a fierce debate about free speech, intellectual tolerance, and political bias with

Northwestern Professor Investigated Over Hamas Funding Claims

Exclusive: Ibrahim Abusharif, a professor at Northwestern University in Qatar, is under intense scrutiny after serious allegations emerged linking him to the funding of Hamas. The university has launched a review amidst growing demands for transparency.

Uni Melb Prof Fights Dismissal in Academic Freedom Case

Professor Eric Descheemaeker argues his controversial emails were protected political speech as a landmark unfair dismissal case unfolds in the Federal Court, testing the limits of academic freedom in Australia.

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