Every day, scholars around the world face threats to their safety, their research, and their freedom to think, teach, and speak. Universities and other higher education institutions have a responsibility - not just to offer refuge, but to create real opportunities for these scholars to rebuild their careers and contribute to academic life.
On June 3d, 2025, in Brussels, join key academic leaders, experts, and at-risk scholars themselves for an essential conversation on how higher education institutions can effectively support at-risk scholars, foster their integration in a French-speaking academic environment, and uphold academic freedom in an increasingly challenging global landscape.
This event, co-organised by the members of the Scholars at Risk section in the Wallonia-Brussels Federation (CRef, ARES, ULB, UCLouvain, and ULiège), will offer inspiring insights, practical recommendations, and a space for meaningful exchange, culminating in a networking reception intended to build connections with peers and experts working at the forefront of academic freedom.
Programme highlights:
- Adapting support to crises: how can organisations and universities adapt their support mechanisms to the diverse and evolving crises faced by scholars at risk?
- Integrating scholars at risk in the French-speaking academic environment: what are the key barriers and good practices to the integration of displaced researchers in French-speaking institutions?
- Preserving academic freedom in partnerships: how can universities navigate the balance between international collaboration and ethical considerations?
Registration is mandatory – don’t miss out !
Secure your spot now by filling out the registration form.
Registrations are open until 20 May 2025.
We hope you’ll join us for this important discussion and we encourage you to share this event with anyone in your network who might be interested.