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Scholars at risk

Scholars at Risk (SAR) is an international network of institutions and individuals whose mission it is to protect scholars who cannot remain in their home countries. The network also promotes freedom of opinion and information in areas revolving academic freedom.


Umeå University is a member of the Swedish section of Scholars at Risk (SAR). If you work at Umeå University, you can read more about Scholars at Risk on Aktum (UMU ID required)

Scholars at Risk also has an international website. Learn more about Scholars at risk (scholarsatrisk.org)

Latest update: 2025-06-03

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