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The latest Scholars at Risk Free to Think report shows academic freedom continues to be under increasing attack in many countries. But erosion of academic freedom could be reversed by new governments.
Violent state repression and government interference in university autonomy lead the global decline in academic freedom, according to Scholars at Risk’s (SAR) Free to Think 2026 report.
Protecting science under the systemic stress of wartime means treating education and training itself as infrastructure, rather than as a series of one-off events.
Moscow’s academic repression is expanding into the EU, scholars say, with researchers in Europe facing cyber-attacks and designation as “extremists”.
This study examines whether similarity between applicants and evaluators influences grant-review outcomes. The findings contribute to ongoing debates about fairness, bias, and the design of competitive research-funding systems.
New conditions on US federal research funding will make transatlantic projects less attractive, universities fear
Agency drops attempt to mitigate risk in favor of outright prohibition on working with most Chinese research institutions.
Europe and the US initially wanted to integrate them, but numerous obstacles are now making this difficult
Increasingly stringent controls on overseas research into China have made it difficult for many academics, including those in Switzerland, to carry on their work. These scholars say Switzerland should do more to support them.
Federation urges international efforts to support rebuilding “globally integrated” system “as cornerstone of national recovery”.
Scientists in China, Europe, India, and South Africa say uncertainty surrounding US research policies is beginning to reshape international scientific partnerships.
NIH, NASA grantees are confused and concerned amid agencies’ piecemeal communication.
China’s top leader has called for efforts to deepen international collaboration in basic science following a major funding boost that signals the government's strategic priorities for the next phase of its innovation drive.
If not for money, disgruntled researchers from around the world might still come to Europe for a taste of academic freedom
Country’s wars against Iran and Lebanon have renewed debate over whether Europe should sever research ties.
The US has seen a particular drop in university autonomy, which has fallen by 50% in the past decade, faster than several countries moving toward autocracy
Applying an ‘EU preference’ to advanced science and technology will only increase Europe’s strategic vulnerabilities.
Attacks have destroyed or damaged a wide range of academic and commercial research centers.
Scientific activity has historically been concentrated in a small number of advanced economies, but the global landscape of research is undergoing rapid transformation.
Virtual research collaboration hub will help researchers from Gaza develop their skills and find project partners in Europe
Switzerland will host the next Global Summit on AI in Geneva in 2027. This was announced by the President of the Swiss Confederation, Guy Parmelin, in New Delhi at the AI Impact Summit in the presence of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Twenty African grantmakers have formed a new alliance, bolstered by US$42 million.
