Shalini Randeria, the rector of Central European University (CEU), announced her departure to focus on research, addressing issues like demographic panic and the decline of liberal democracies. She reflected on the challenges faced during the pandemic and the CEU's designation as an undesirable organization by the Russian government. Randeria expressed gratitude to the senate for their support and highlighted the university's academic achievements despite recent challenges. The CEU, forced to relocate to Vienna in 2019 due to pressure from the Hungarian government, continues to maintain research and social connections despite the loss of student admissions in Budapest. Teljes cikk (hvg.hu)