Senada Šelo Šabić on Universities as Defenders of Freedom of Thought

Jul 11, 2025 | News

In the June issue of Vox, Dr. Šelo Šabić addresses three questions about political pressures on academic freedoms, the challenges faced by the academic community, and Europe’s potential to position itself as a stable environment for international science. Read the answers at: https://novine.novilist.hr/vox/2025/06/

“Any political pressure on university autonomy is the first step towards censorship, intimidation, and narrowing the space for free thought. Democracy rests on the protection of human rights, freedom of expression, and the open exchange of ideas – and universities are its first line of defense.” – Dr. Senada Šelo Šabić, Scientific Advisor at IRMO.

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