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Event Report: “Universities in Action: Adapting Support, Strengthening Integration, Defending Freedom," June 3, 2025

June 9, 2025

In a world where academic freedom is increasingly under threat, an event organised in Brussels by the Scholars at Risk section in the Wallonia-Brussels Federation (SAR FWB) brought together academic institutions, public actors, and international organisations around a common goal: to strengthen support systems for at-risk researchers and reaffirm universities’ commitment to academic freedom.

Video: Launch event of the Scholars at Risk section in the Wallonia-Brussels Federation

Review of the Launching Event for SAR Wallonia-Brussels

December 12, 2023

"At the heart of the creation of this section is the idea of solidarity and unity. The Scholars at Risk section in the Wallonia-Brussels Federation embodies this imperative by bringing together the efforts of members committed to this field, and encouraging the pooling of resources and expertise."

Truth Matters: Protecting Truth, Defending Freedom

May 28, 2026 1:00 pm

Fondation Universitaire - Rue d’Egmont, 11 Brussels

We are pleased to invite you to a high-level event marking the 25th anniversary of the Scholars at Risk international network: “Truth Matters: Protecting Truth, Defending Freedom”, which will be taking place in Brussels on May 28th, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM, followed by a networking reception. This gathering will bring together voices to confront one of the defining challenges of our time: safeguarding academic freedom and ensuring that truth can endure – even under pressure.

Universities in Action: Defending Academic Freedom & Supporting At-Risk Scholars

June 3, 2025 1:00 pm

Fondation Universitaire - Rue d’Egmont, 11 Brussels

Launching Event of the Scholars at Risk – Wallonia-Brussels Federation Section

November 21, 2023 1:15 pm

The Academy for Research and Higher Education (ARES), the Rectors' Conference, French Community of Belgium (CRef), Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Université catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain) and Université de Liège (ULiège) cordially invite you to the launching event of the new Scholars at Risk – Wallonia-Brussels Federation section.