Simon Adams

Simon Adams, President & CEO of the Centre for Victims of Torture and incoming Professor of Human Rights at Murdoch University, dives deep into the role of universities as shields against authoritarianism. He discusses the alarming trend of political attacks on academia and how regimes like Hungary’s target universities as dissent hubs. Adams critiques Trump's humanitarian policies and explores the brain drain from U.S. campuses. He emphasizes the essential role of arts and humanities in fostering civic resilience, innovation, and ethical technology.