May 18-22, 2026

Amid unpredictable geopolitical shifts, the commitment to academic freedom faces increasing pressure–including across Europe.

In 2026, the Berlin Brandenburg Academic Freedom Week (BBAFW) will focus on the themes of safeguarding and (re)construction.

We will examine the complex dynamics shaping the individual trajectories of at-risk academics, students, and artists. Simultaneously, we will discuss effective strategies and practices for safeguarding and reconstructing academic freedom at both regional and transnational levels.