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    Scolars of Risk

    Scholars at Risk (SAR) is an international network of institutions and individuals whose goal is to protect scholars and promote academic freedom worldwide. The network was founded in 1999 at the University of Chicago and has since expanded globally, including sections in various countries, such as Slovakia.

    For more information, visit the official Scholars at Risk website.

    What is Scholars at Risk Slovakia?

    Scholars at Risk (SAR) Slovakia was founded on May 23, 2019. This initiative was led by the Bratislava Policy Institute (BPI), which serves as the secretariat. The goal of SAR Slovakia is to promote academic freedom, protect endangered scholars, and create a community that supports the free exchange of ideas.

    Key activities of SAR Slovakia include organizing lecture series, courses, and festivals that engage the public in discussions about academic freedom, human rights, and global education. The project also includes working groups that analyze and monitor academic freedom and freedom of expression around the world.

    For more information, visit the official website of Scholars at Risk Slovakia.

    The founding members of SAR Slovakia include:

    • Bratislava International School of Liberal Arts
    • Bratislava Policy Institute
    • Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica
    • Paneuropean University
    • University of St. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava

    Members representing UMB: