academic freedom

Trump’s administration pressures U.S. universities to adopt conservative policies for funding access

The U.S. Government issued a memorandum on October 4, 2025, to nine prominent universities, urging them to adopt President Trump’s educational vision in exchange for enhanced access to federal funds, reports 24brussels.…

1 week ago

US imposes new restrictions on Harvard, raising concerns over political control of academia

US restrictions on Harvard have tightened significantly, reflecting political pressures aimed at curbing academic freedom and promoting ideological agendas., reports 24brussels. On September 19, 2025, the American government declared new stringent controls…

3 weeks ago

World

Ghent University rector declines US trade mission, cites rising political tensions

Ghent – Ghent University rector Petra De Sutter has declined to participate in a late 2025 US trade mission under President Donald Trump, citing restrictive policies and linking her decision to the…

3 weeks ago

Brussels

US funding cut threatens HIV research at Ghent University Hospital

HIV research at the University Hospital Ghent (UZ Gent) is at risk after the abrupt suspension of 1.5 million dollars (1.3 million euros) in US funding. The funding cut, part of a…

5 months ago

Innovations

US embassy asks Flemish universities about diversity policy

The US embassy has sent a survey to several Flemish universities asking about their diversity policies, Flemish Education minister Zuhal Demir told the Education Committee on Thursday. The survey also asks about…

5 months ago

Opinion·World

UGent warns of possible academic risks in cooperating with US under Trump

Ghent University (UGent) has raised concerns about the growing risks associated with academic cooperation with the United States under Donald Trump’s administration. In a communication to its staff, the university warns that…

6 months ago

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academic freedom

Trump’s administration pressures U.S. universities to adopt conservative policies for funding access

US imposes new restrictions on Harvard, raising concerns over political control of academia

Ghent University rector declines US trade mission, cites rising political tensions

US funding cut threatens HIV research at Ghent University Hospital

US embassy asks Flemish universities about diversity policy

UGent warns of possible academic risks in cooperating with US under Trump

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Trump’s administration pressures U.S. universities to adopt conservative policies for funding access

US imposes new restrictions on Harvard, raising concerns over political control of academia

Ghent University rector declines US trade mission, cites rising political tensions

US funding cut threatens HIV research at Ghent University Hospital

US embassy asks Flemish universities about diversity policy

UGent warns of possible academic risks in cooperating with US under Trump

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