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Emotions run high as both pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli protesters passionately express their views, with intense exchanges outside the student encampment occupying King's College Circle at the University of Toronto.
April 23, 2025
9:30-16:00

Confronting the Academic Boycott

We are honored to invite you to participate in a comprehensive seminar on the subject of academic boycott.

As part of the event, we will examine in depth the consequences of the boycott, discuss effective coping strategies, and propose a variety of possible solutions to the challenges we face. Participation in the conference is free of charge, but pre–registration is required

Registration link

Program

 

9:30-10:00         Registration and Refreshments

10:00-10:30       Opening Remarks (Representatives from the Government, VATAT, VERA, the Israel Science Foundation, and the Neaman Institute)

10:30-12:00       Overview of the Neaman Institute’s Activities re the Academic Boycott | Prof. Boaz Golany

12:00-12:30       Data and Insights from the Israel Science Foundation | Prof. Daniel Zajfman

12:30-13:30       Lunch Break

13:30-14:30       Panel: How Israeli Universities Are Confronting the Academic Boycott | Moderator: Prof. Rivka Carmi

14:30-15:00       Legal Aspects of the Combat Against the Academic Boycott | Prof. Barak Medina

15:00-15:45       Panel: NGO Efforts Against the Academic Boycott | Moderator: Mr. Robert Singer

15:45-16:00       Closing Remarks | Prof. Boaz Golany, Prof. Shimon Marom

We are honored to invite you to participate in a comprehensive seminar on the subject of academic boycott.

As part of the event, we will examine in depth the consequences of the boycott, discuss effective coping strategies, and propose a variety of possible solutions to the challenges we face. Participation in the conference is free of charge, but pre–registration is required

Registration link

Speakers

Rivka Carmi

Prof. Rivka Carmi

Senior Research Fellow
Boaz_Golany

Prof. Boaz Golany

Senior Research Fellow