Panel Discussion
Responsible internationalisation – how do we balance it with academic freedom?

Open conversation #5

The changing geopolitical situation, as well as challenges like COVID, climate change and threats of human rights, have meant that universities need to address internationalization in a somewhat new way. As a consequence, we now often talk about – responsible internationalisation. But what we mean by this relatively new term is not clear.

In this "open conversation" we will discuss questions like:

• What does responsible internationalization mean?
• In what ways does it support or clash with academic freedom?
• Who decides what the responsibility in internationalization is?
• Should there be lists of friends and enemies?
• Could responsible internationalization mean academic boycott?
• Who makes that decision?
• Are universities at risk?

Participants

• Martin Höst, Professor in Software Engineering and dean at Faculty of Technology and Society 
• Rebecka Lettevall, Pro-vice-chancellor for global engagement and human rights, professor of intellectual history
• Annika Olsson, Professor in comparative literature and dean at the Faculty of Culture and Society (moderator)
• Bo Petersson, Professor of political science and IMER, director of the research platform RUCARR – Russia, Ukraine and the Caucasus Regional Research
• Mia Rönnmar, Vice-chancellor and professor of private law

Practicalities

No pre-registration is required. Welcome!