Freie Universität Berlin Publishes Strategy Paper on Internationalization and Academic Freedom

University leadership expresses commitment with mission statement and governing principles. No 187/2020 from Oct 08, 2020 The Executive Board of Freie Universität Berlin has approved and published a strategy paper on internationalization and academic freedom. The document contains a mission statement for a responsible approach to internationalization and sets out procedural principles to protect academic freedom when working in cooperation with international partners. Underpinning the concept are the three founding principles of the university, "Veritas, Iustitia, Libertas" (Truth, Justice, Freedom), which should guide all members of the university in their work, whether at home or internationally. When working with countries where academic freedom is systematically restricted, violations of these principles should be addressed directly with partner institutions. As a last resort, it may be necessary to end the partnership. As an International Network University with more than a hundred partner institutions worldwide and numerous international research projects, Freie Universität Berlin regularly encounters situations where its partners are subject to restrictions of their academic freedom.