“From the Cradle to the Grave”: Scholarships and Opportunities Supporting the Scientific Future
In Turkey and many other parts of the world, the doctoral process for young academic candidates can be interrupted due to reasons such as financial …
Harvard-Trump Clash: A Global Warning for Academic Freedom
In April 2025, tensions between Harvard University and the Trump administration triggered a global debate over academic freedom and university autonomy. The Trump administration demanded …
Global Food Projects Causing Destruction
In recent years, many international actors have launched massive food projects in Africa with the claim of increasing agricultural production. However, these projects, which set …
“Let Them Leave”: A New Wave of Academic Exodus from Türkiye
The arrest of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and the cancellation of his diploma created a breaking point in Turkey that deeply shook not …
Last Chance for Democracy: University Youth in Türkiye at the Forefront of Resistance
Türkiye has recently been at a critical crossroads between democracy and authoritarianism. The arrest of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and the cancellation of …
Could Trump’s Deepening Interference in Science Be a New Brain Drain Opportunity for Europe?
US President Donald Trump’s restrictions on international scientists continue in his second term. As of 2025, the US government has begun sending out new questionnaires, …
Call for Academic Solidarity and Non-Silence Against the Attacks on Alawites in Syria
Systemic attacks on Alawite communities in Syria since the beginning of 2025 have caused great concern in the international community and human rights organizations. According …
European Union Erasmus+, Horizon and Other Funding Programs Opportunities for Academics and Civil Society
The European Union provides international cooperation and funding opportunities for academics, researchers, teachers, NGO representatives and students working in different fields such as education, research, …
Women and the Struggle for Equality in the Academy on the Occasion of March 8
International Women’s Day is an important day celebrated every year on March 8, emphasizing women’s rights, gender equality, and the critical role women play in …
Türkiye Among the Top 10 Countries with the Sharpest Decline in Freedoms
According to the “Freedom in the World 2025” report published by Freedom House, Türkiye was among the top 10 countries that experienced the greatest decline …