Workshop Freedom of expression and academic freedom A half-day workshop at the European University Institute in Florence, Italy Add to calendar 2026-03-12 14:00 2026-03-12 18:00 Europe/Rome Freedom of expression and academic freedom Theatre Badia Fiesolana YYYY-MM-DD Print Share: Share on Facebook Share on BlueSky Share on X Share on LinkedIn Send by email Scheduled dates Mar 12 2026 14:00 - 18:00 CET Theatre, Badia Fiesolana Organised by Academic Service Department of Political and Social Sciences This workshop explores the critical balance between freedom of expression and academic freedom in academia, and how it shapes our academic community. A keynote speech followed by two panels will take stock of these two freedoms in Europe and the world, and examine sensitive debates around viewpoint diversity in universities, controversial research questions, and the tensions between academic freedom and institutional processes. The event aims to foster open dialogue about how European universities can navigate these freedoms amid shifting political landscapes.