Academic Freedom Under Fire: Why It Matters and How to Protect It

In this episode, we will explore the significance of academic
freedom, the challenges it faces globally, and the ways in which
researchers and academics can defend and promote this essential
liberty. We'll also discuss the broader implications of restricting
academic freedom on society and our understanding of various
phenomena. Our guest today is Julie Billaud, an Associate Professor
of anthropology and sociology here at the Geneva Graduate
Institute. Julie is an anthropologist with a background in
socio-legal studies. She is also the co-founder and one of the
editors of Allegra Lab and is the co-convener of LAWNET (the
Network for the Anthropology of Law, Rights and Governance) and a
member of the Working Group on Human Rights and Academic Freedom of
the European Association of Social Anthropology.