ICHEC has joined all the University colleges in the Wallonia-Brussels Federation in signing an open letter reaffirming the importance of academic freedom and independent research.
In a context where these fundamental principles are increasingly being challenged, this collective statement aims to reaffirm that science can only thrive in an environment of freedom, autonomy, and intellectual integrity.
As a higher education institution, ICHEC is committed to defending free research that is connected to societal challenges, and to educating critical, curious, and responsible minds.
Academic freedom is neither a luxury nor a privilege. It is the foundation upon which innovation, quality education, and democratic progress are built.