Trump, anti-gender politics and academic freedom

06.05.2025 14:15 – 16:00English

Censorship of US universities has sparked debates about academic freedom and the broader implications for research and education

Haley Mcewen (The University of Gothenburg) Jon Braddy (Florida Gulf Coast University) Kari Jegerstedt (UiB) Randi Gressgård (UiB)

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Trump, anti-gender politics and academic freedom

06.05.2025 14:15 – 16:00

Censorship of US universities has sparked debates about academic freedom and the broader implications for research and education

Haley Mcewen Jon Braddy Kari Jegerstedt Randi Gressgård

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