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The first Academic Freedom Forum 2026 brings together internationally renowned scholars and higher education experts, university leadership, researchers, and students from around the world and creates a space for dialogue, exchange, and collaboration on the pressing global challenges confronting universities and societies today.

Through keynotes, panels, workshops, and cultural events, participants will explore strategies to defend and protect academic freedom, human rights, and to reinforce democratic values—both within and beyond academic institutions.

Please kindly note that submitting a registration does not automatically confirm your participation; confirmation will follow separately by Friday, 15 May 2026. 

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Privacy policy and Code of Conduct

Please kindly note that submitting a registration does not automatically confirm your participation; confirmation will follow separately by Friday, 15 May 2026. 

More information on the Code of Conduct: https://international.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/code-conduct-awareness-academic-freedom-forum

More information on the Privacy Notice: https://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/privacy-notice

You must agree to our privacy policy  and the code of conduct if you wish to register for this event.