Academic freedom under attack

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Under-funding and marketisation reduce research time — Universities focus more on training for technical roles, hindering critical thinking.
Far-right politicians target universities — They aim to control independent thought in education. Fique de olho
Trade unions are mobilizing to defend academic freedom against political attacks.

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Under-funding and ongoing marketisation of universities have reduced staff time for research and scholarship; they have destroyed collegiality in academic governance and have produced a managerial layer without commitment to academic and educational values.

Academic Freedom Under Attack

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