Abt. Geschichtswissenschaft

Ringvorlesung Wissenschaftsfreiheit 

The ongoing public lecture series explores the growing pressure on academic freedom from an international perspective (WS 2025/26). Organized by the Faculty of Humanities of Hamburg University, it discusses political interferences in academic research and teaching – from funding cuts and legal restrictions to public attacks on scholars. Bringing together cases from the United States, Europe, and beyond, the series sheds light on how universities navigate the tension between academic freedom and political engagement. A thought-provoking contribution for anyone interested in the current challenges of free research and teaching.

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