Exclusive: Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud addresses escalating campus tensions surrounding Iran, revealing new security measures and calling for peaceful dialogue amid growing student activism.
An investigation reveals how well-funded conservative centres are systematically transforming academic discourse and curriculum development within UK universities, raising concerns about academic freedom and institutional independence.
Exclusive investigation reveals how foreign academics studying British politics faced intimidation and interference, raising serious concerns about academic freedom in international research.
Alarming new report reveals Italy's press freedom has plummeted under Giorgia Meloni's leadership, with journalists facing unprecedented legal harassment and political pressure.
The prestigious Smithsonian Institution faces unprecedented political interference as the Trump administration attempts to reshape American historical narratives. Discover how this battle over national memory threatens academic freedom.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams condemns racist attacks against Columbia University professor Mahmood Mamdani following controversial Israel-Palestine comments
The University of Virginia faces unprecedented demands from the Trump administration to hand over confidential student records and internal communications, sparking fears of political targeting.
A City University academic faces police protection after violent threats emerged online targeting his family over Middle East commentary
The Australian Christian Lobby raises alarm over proposed anti-cult legislation, warning it could weaponise government power against mainstream religious groups and undermine fundamental freedoms.
The University of Arizona has rejected former President Donald Trump's 'American Dream' compact, joining a growing rebellion against what critics call politically motivated interference in higher education.
A US federal judge has halted the government's attempt to bar Palestinian academic Mahmoud Khalil from entering the country, delivering a significant blow to immigration restrictions criticised as discriminatory.
Renowned Cambridge professor Dame Mary Beard faces backlash after controversial remarks about 'thicko black rugger buggers' while defending academic freedom, igniting intense discussion about class and privilege in elite institutions.
The Indiana Daily Student faces administrative interference as university officials block publication of critical stories, sparking a fierce debate about press freedom on American campuses.
Brown University has firmly rejected a proposal from Donald Trump's team that would have transformed campus dynamics, citing fundamental conflicts with institutional values and academic freedom.
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.
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.
American right-wing figure Charlie Kirk launches controversial professor database, raising alarms about academic freedom and political intimidation in British higher education.
A landmark legal challenge accuses Columbia University of suppressing pro-Palestinian speech, igniting a fierce debate about academic freedom and political bias in US higher education.
Rutgers University historian and antifa expert Mark Bray barred from entering Spain ahead of planned lecture, raising academic freedom concerns across Europe.
Shocking new data reveals Britain's top universities, including Oxford, have recorded their poorest research performance in ten years, raising serious concerns about the UK's global academic standing.
American academic Mark Bray receives violent threats following inflammatory statements about Zionists, prompting university investigation and raising concerns about academic freedom and campus safety.
A Rutgers University professor faces suspension after undisclosed involvement with conservative group Turning Point USA raises questions about academic integrity and political influence on campus.
The University of Liverpool is under fire following claims it cancelled a talk by Israeli academics, sparking accusations of discrimination and raising concerns about academic freedom in UK universities.
Leading academics sound alarm over Trump's proposed agreement that could force UK universities to adopt 'patriotic' curricula and restrict critical teaching about America.
US Department of Justice launches civil rights investigation after Montgomery officers violently detained a respected academic during a mistaken identity case, sparking national outrage.
Celebrating the remarkable life and legacy of Professor Adrian Mayer, whose groundbreaking fieldwork in India reshaped anthropology and illuminated complex social structures.
A Harvard economics professor faces criminal charges after being caught firing a pellet gun at rats outside a Westminster synagogue in the early hours, triggering a major police response and community concern.
University of Kansas professor Nuchelle Chance resigns following campus uproar after Turning Point USA's Charlie Kirk event, sparking academic freedom debates.
Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk's controversial call to 'kill the colleges' has ignited fierce debate about academic freedom and political influence in British higher education institutions.
Former US President Donald Trump's surprise Nobel Peace Prize nomination for 'academic freedom' has ignited fierce debate among scholars and political commentators worldwide.