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🗓️ 2025 US General Assembly – Registration OpenDates: October 8–10, 2025Location: New York UniversityRegister now: www.scholarsatrisk.org/event/sar-united-states-3rd-general-assemblyThe SAR 2025 US General Assembly will convene members, partners, and invited guests for discussions on the escalating...

The Scholars at Risk Network (SAR) continues to provide vital support and resources for scholars facing threats worldwide. Below are notable upcoming opportunities and events for scholars and institutions engaged in defending academic freedom:Themis Program for Scholars in the United States (France)...

The Network for International Policies and Cooperation in Education and Training (NORRAG) has announced the launch of its Academic Freedom Fellows Initiative. The initiative aims to support critical research, facilitate regional and global dialogue, and strengthen the defense of academic freedom...

We are pleased to announce that the Southeast Asia Coalition for Academic Freedom (SEACAF), a regional partner of Scholars at Risk (SAR), has officially launched its new website. Visitors can now explore SEACAF’s latest events, research, monitoring efforts, publications, and advocacy initiatives at...

On June 6, 2025, the Scientific Entrepreneurship Hub in Bulgaria (SciEntBG Hub), in collaboration with the University of National and World Economy (UNWE), held the event "Meet Science with Business" Café. The meeting brought together researchers, entrepreneurs, PhD students, and representatives...

The new edition of Sofia University Scientific Research Department Bulletin is now published and is available to download.Please, notice that part of the information is provided in Bulgarian language.

On 23 May 2025, the Scientific Entrepreneurship Hub in Bulgaria (SciEntBG) was presented as a key national initiative during the XIII International Scientific Conference “New Economy 2025 – For the Innovative Economy in Times of Transformation”, hosted by the University of National and World Economy...

Scholars at Risk (SAR) News Summary – May 20251. Pulitzer Prize for Mosab Abu TohaPalestinian poet and writer Mosab Abu Toha has been awarded the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary for his essays in The New Yorker that chronicle life in Gaza during wartime. Now a visiting scholar in Syracuse, NY...

The Supporting at-risk researchers with fellowships in Europe project will provide up to 2-year fellowships for 56 international academics at risk to continue their research in the European Union.  The Supporting at-risk researchers with fellowships in Europe (SAFE) project has announced the results...

U.S. Academic Freedom ConcernsU.S. universities are facing increasing government influence over admissions, hiring, curricula, and speech policies.SAR has launched:A new bulletin tracking U.S.-specific academic freedom developments.Zoom calls/webinars for updates and expert input.The EDU Coalition...