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Gender Studies in Ungarn threatened with Closure

Numerous universities as well as members of parliament, media representatives and civil society organisations protested against the planned interference with  principles of academic freedom. The Cornelia Goethe Center took part in various actions. Under the framework of the InterGender Erasmus exchange program, the CGC is cooperating with the Central European University (CEU) in Budapest. A decision about the ban is expected on August 29th.

More information regarding the topic are available under the following links:

Article by Inside Higher Ed

Article in the Irish Times

Statement by ATGENDER

Petition of the Hungarian Network of University Teachers

Statement by the European University Association

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