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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

Read the Report –Confronting the Academic Boycott | Conference Summary from April 23, 2025

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

Read the Report –Confronting the Academic Boycott | Conference Summary from April 23, 2025

Speakers

Rivka Carmi

Prof. Rivka Carmi

Senior Research Fellow
Boaz_Golany

Prof. Boaz Golany

Senior Research Fellow