Dangerous Questions - Why Academic Freedom Matters FutureLearn

Overview

Academic freedom is a fundamental value in modern higher education and research. On Dangerous Questions - Why Academic Freedom Matters at University of Oslo by FutureLearn , you’ll find out how we can use academic freedom to ask critical questions and contribute to a democratic society.

Key facts:

• You’ll explore the importance of free and open research, and how it relates to core higher education and societal values. 

• You’ll understand why academic freedom is crucial for maintaining the quality and relevance of research in higher education. 

• You’ll learn about some of the current threats to academic freedom, and how this relates to the academic community worldwide.