Fragile Freedom

By: con gressa
  • Summary

  • In many parts of the world, academic freedom is at risk. The live podcasting series “Fragile Freedom” provides a platform for researchers who cannot freely pursue their work in their home countries to share their experiences. Their personal stories can and raise awareness about the challenges to academic freedom and underscore the importance of free research and teaching for democracy. Further information on the project: https://fragile-freiheit.de/en/ The project is being carried out by the science communication agency con gressa in cooperation with the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research as part of the “Science Year 2024 – Freedom”.
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Episodes
  • Escaping Oppression: Vasil Navumau on Belarus, Living in Exile, and Academic Freedom
    Jul 23 2024
    The massive state repression following the widespread protests in Belarus in 2020 forced the sociologist Vasil to leave his home country. In this interview he talks about the 2020 protests, his journey to Germany and life as a scientist in exile.
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    44 mins

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