NEWS

Rector Vladan Đokić held a lecture at Ghent University titled: „Academic Freedom and the Contingency of Its Boundaries: Fragments on Repression“, dedicated to the importance and boundaries of academic freedoms in modern society. In his lecture, Professor Đokić highlighted the fact that academic freedom represents a key component for the development of knowledge, innovations and socially responsible progress.

The Rectors and Presidents of Circle U. and the Circle U. Student Union (CUSU) reaffirm their strong solidarity with the students, staff, and leadership of the University of Belgrade – a founding member of our alliance. We express deep concern about developments that threaten institutional autonomy, academic freedom, the rule of law, and democratic principles.

“Dear citizens of Serbia,
At noon today, members of the Criminal Police Directorate entered the building of the Rectorate of the University of Belgrade. Without prior notice. Without a clear legal explanation. Without respect for the autonomy of the oldest and most respectable educational institution in Serbia.
They seized computers and servers. They are searching offices. They are looking for documents…