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V. Foreign Higher Education and Education Systems, International Relations, Bilateral Relations
B. Essays, Commentaries, Statements
Author KARRAN, Terence
Title Academic freedom in Europe : a preliminary comparative analysis
Publication year 2007
Source/Footnote In: Higher education policy. - 20 (2007) 3, S. 289 - 313
Inventory number 22869
Keywords Ausland : Europa : Hochschulwesen allgemein ; Hochschule und Staat : allgemein ; Freiheit von Forschung und Lehre
Abstract Using comparative data from 23 states within the European Union (EU), this paper is a preliminary assessment of the protection for, and (by extension) the health of, academic freedom in the universities of the nations of the EU. The paper examines constitutional and legislative protection for academic freedom, along with legal regulations concerning institutional governance, the appointment of the Rector and the existence of academic tenure, in order to create a composite picture of the health of academic freedom in the universities within the EU nations. Additionally, the paper considers how this preliminary analysis could be extended through possible further research to aid refinement of the results, and thereby protect and strengthen academic freedom in Europe. (HRK / Abstract übernommen)