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Let’s talk about Academic Freedom!

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Are we too constrained by the demands of funders and politicians? Are we silenced by self-censorship and ideological conformity? What does academic freedom really mean, and how can Lund University strengthen it? Welcome to a conversation on academic freedom!

Together with colleagues, you will have the opportunity to deepen your understanding of what academic freedom means for you, share experiences and reflections, and help shape the university’s work on academic freedom. All employees are welcome – doctoral students, teachers, researchers and professional services staff. Your participation matters! (Students will be invited to separate meetings of their own.)

The meeting is led by a working group appointed by Lund University to focus on academic freedom and the University’s role in society. Each session will last 90 minutes, and refreshments will be provided.

Session in Swedish

Date: 7 May
Time: 10:00 – 12:00
Location: TBA when we know the number of participants.

Session in English

Date: 12 May
Time: 10:00 – 12:00
Location: TBA when we know the number of participants.

More information about academic freedom, the university’s work in this area, and the working group can be found at Lund University's staff pages. This includes ongoing work on developing a declaration on academic freedom at Lund University.

If the times listed above do not suit you, additional sessions are available and open to all employees. You will find these times, along with information on how to register, on the project website.

Academic Freedom and the role of the University – a project for 2026 – staff.lu.se