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Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Giving Tuesday – December 3, 2019

All across Canada, people will be supporting causes that inspire them and make a difference in the lives of others. We’re hoping you’ll consider supporting Scholars at Risk at Carleton University. Scholars at Risk protects scholars suffering grave threats to their lives and liberty by arranging temporary research and teaching positions and... More

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

CU Scholars at Risk Annual Report 2018-2019

We are pleased to share our new Annual Report, including updates on Carleton's Scholars at Risk Committee, the Scholars at Risk Canada Chapter, our at-risk Scholars, September's Student Advocacy Summit, and... More

Monday, October 28, 2019

SAR Canada Fall 2019 Newsletter

Scholars at Risk Canada has officially published their fall 2019 newsletter. In the publication you will find up-to-date information regarding recent events and initiatives that have been organized by member institutions, as well as some perspectives from current scholars on the state of academic freedom in a global context. The publication can be... More

Friday, September 20, 2019

The Power of Advocacy: SAR Keynote by Waneek Horn-Miller

Next Friday, September 27th at 7pm the Carleton Scholars at Risk Initiative will be hosting Waneek Horn-Miller, athlete and activist. Please join us in room 252 in MacOdrum Library for what is sure to be an inspirational night. The event is free and open to the public. Please bring your friends and family and forward... More

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

University: Uncensored – The Ottawa Summit For Academic Freedom

About 'University: Uncensored - The Ottawa Summit for Academic Freedom' and Scholars at Risk, are pleased to announce Canada’s very first annual student advocacy summit. Proudly hosted by Carleton University, the summit will take place at MacOdrum Library over the days of Friday and Saturday September the 27thand 28th, 2019. With academic... More

Friday, June 14, 2019

SAR Spotlight on Dr. Melanie Adrian

In this SAR Spotlight, we speak with Dr. Melanie Adrian of Carleton University on her involvement with the SAR Network, including her efforts to build the SAR Canada Section, establish a national program to bring at-risk scholars to Canada, and engage students in SAR’s work through the Student Advocacy Seminars. For more information, please... More

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Update from the Students of LAWS 4903

We are pleased to provide an update from the Carleton students of LAWS 4903, Academia and Activism: Seminar in Advanced Human Rights Advocacy.  The petition started by the undergraduate students registered this class has been tabled in the House of Commons. Supported by MP Gary Anandasangaree, the petition advocates for the acquittal of Prof.... More

Thursday, May 30, 2019

June 4, 2019 – Scholars at Risk and Canadian Universities: Keeping Critical Enquiry Open Through Protection, Advocacy and Learning

Dr. Murali Chandrashekaran, UBC Vice-Provost International, invites you to attend: Scholars at Risk and Canadian Universities: Keeping Critical Enquiry Open Through Protection, Advocacy and Learning   This event will bring together scholars, students, faculty and staff to engage in dialogue about their work with Scholars at Risk (SAR), an... More

Thursday, May 30, 2019

Fellowships for Threatened Scholars

There are more threatened and displaced scholars today than ever before. The Institute of International Education's Scholar Rescue Fund (IIE-SRF) can help. IIE-SRF announces a July 1st deadline for its next round of applications from professors and researchers facing threats to their lives or careers. Fellowships support temporary academic... More

Monday, May 27, 2019

2020 SAR Global Congress

Scholars at Risk invites you to save the date for the 2020 Global Congress to be held March 25-28, 2020, in partnership with Johns Hopkins University and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The 2020 Global Congress theme, Truth, Power & Society: The Promise of Higher Education in Challenging Times, reflects... More

Monday, May 27, 2019

Annual Conference of the Magna Charta Observatory, 16 and 17 October 2019

Annual Conference of the Magna Charta Observatory, 16 and 17 October 2019. This is a joint initiative from the Magna Charta Observatory and Scholars at Risk, hosted by McMaster University. The focus will be on academic freedom and the responsibilities which universities have for helping to achieve the UN sustainable development goals, particularly... More

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Globe and Mail: Canada playing major role as safe haven for at-risk academics from strife-torn countries

This Globe and Mail article features Prof. Mustafa Bahran, who has a visiting appointment at Carleton through Scholars at... More

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