Norway
The University of Oslo Board Rejected an Academic Boycott
A May 2024 decision drew a line between the university’s ceasefire appeal and its approach to academic ties.
On May 14, 2024, the University of Oslo board rejected an academic boycott of Israel. The board called for an immediate ceasefire and an end to attacks on civilians in Gaza and Israel. The rector said the university had a responsibility to protect the academic freedom of individual staff.
The university reported that it had no overarching agreements with Israeli universities at the time. A proposal to rule out new institutional collaborations while conditions in Gaza remained severe failed to win a majority. The board paper and decision show what was considered and what gained approval.