They turned the university Off
… so we made it Online

A University Without Borders by Persecuted Scholars
from Around the Globe

Off University is a peer-led organization of scholars who insist to continue with academic creation despite of political persecution or war. By connecting with us, we can together built a global platform of solidarity and co-operation. You can join the decision-making process by becoming a member of the charitable association Off University.

To learn moreΒ about our work, explore our annual reports, check out the courses taught by at-risk scholars and our faculty.

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Research

We contribute to knowledge at risk in the trans-disciplinary fields of Peace, Gender and Rethinking the University.

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Publications

We experiment with ways to write and publish collaboratively and open access.

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Help us to bring together funding and institutions to organize an online course taught by a scholar at risk accredited by a university.

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In Pursuit of Transfeminist Memory: My Journey to Off University

With the rising authoritarianism around the world, attacks on academic autonomy and freedom of expression are increasing. It is of course very valuable to be able to carry out this research in these difficult days when scientific studies are prevented or even banned, scientists are suspended from their duties and discredited.

Reflections on Teaching at Off University

Off University provided a safe space for me as a scholar and for students with differentΒ perspectives.

Once We Were Trees, Now We Are Birds

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