In recent years, Southeast Asia has witnessed rising concerns over academic freedom, with scholars, students, and educational institutions navigating increasingly complex political, social, and economic pressures. From state surveillance and institutional censorship to the commercialization of higher education, academic communities across the region face mounting threats to free inquiry and critical expression. In response, educators, unions, and civil society organizations are coming together to assert the vital role of academic freedom in democratic development and social justice.
We’re thrilled to be a co-organizer of the upcoming “Southeast Asia Colloquium for Academic Freedom”! This crucial event, presented with the Indonesian Caucus for Academic Freedom (KIKA), The Southeast Asia Coalition for Academic Freedom (SEACAF), and our esteemed collaborators SEJAGAD UGM, University of the Philippines Academic Employees Union, Campus Workers Union (SPK), Institute of Human Rights and Peace Studies (Mahidol University), and Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya, will explore the multifaceted topic of “Reclaiming Academic Freedom.”
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with leading experts and discussions on the challenges and prospects in Indonesia and the Philippines. Mark your calendars for August 14-15, 2025, in Surabaya! Check out the detailed agenda for more.
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