About Academics For Academic Freedom (AFAF)

Academics For Academic Freedom (AFAF) is the leading campaign group for free speech and academic freedom in the UK and Ireland. AFAF was founded in late 2006 as a campaigning group for all lecturers, academic-related staff, students and researchers who wanted to defend unimpeded inquiry and expression. It began with a statement of Academic Freedom that lecturers, and others, could sign but has since taken up the case for free speech and academic freedom throughout the UK and Ireland. AFAF is also heavily involved in case work, much of which never hits the headlines.

In 2022 AFAF began to establish branches and a formal membership network that is open to anyone who has signed the AFAF Statement of Academic Freedom. There are currently 35 branches and our network membership is over 1600.

Contact AFAF:  [email protected] or [email protected]  

AFAF is listed with Companies House as Academics For Academic Freedom Limited (14924179). Registered Office Address: 164a Kenton Road, Harrow, England, HA3 8BL.