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Freedom of Speech and its Consequences

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Killing Controversy: the silencing of speech

One of the dominant ideas of our times is the belief that certain words and thoughts are unacceptable. From European hate-speech laws to online censorship and no-platforming at universities, free […]

3rd October 20193rd October 2019 Dennis Hayes academic freedom, colonialism, free speech, University

Open Letter to The Times on Assad and Academic Freedom

This is a letter to The Times that was not published. We publish a version  here with signatures in support. We are happy to add further names, please use the […]

18th April 201819th April 2018 Dennis Hayes academic freedom, free speech, The Times

Dare we make a case for colonialism?

I am a Nigerian research student. The main thrust of my research concerns the legacy of colonialism in education in Western Nigeria. The debate on colonialism has assumed tremendous attention […]

22nd October 201722nd October 2017 Dennis Hayes colonialism, free speech

An invitation to join the Heterodox Academy

Jeremy Willinger invites AFAF members and others to join the Heterodox Academy: There can be no more vital issue for academics than academic freedom. The university system was founded on […]

17th September 2017 Dennis Hayes viewpoint diversity
University and College Union

Academic Freedom Motion for UCU Congress 2017

Academic Freedom Congress instructs the NEC to bring to Congress in 2018 a statement in defence of Academic Freedom as an addition to UCU Rules Section 2 ‘Aims and Objects’.

22nd January 201717th February 2020 Dennis Hayes free speech, University
Canterbury Christ Church University

THE FREE SPEECH DEBATE

Free speech has become an issue of significant controversy. This debate will assess a number of key questions, including:

22nd January 201710th May 2017 Dennis Hayes free speech

Book Launch – Academic Freedom Matters

27th October 201631st May 2017 Dennis Hayes free speech, News, University

Why Academic Freedom Matters

A ‘must read’ new book out this September from Civitas with contributions from many AFAF supporters including Jenny Jarvie, Dennis Hayes, Cheryl Hudson (ed.), Tara McCormack, Jason Walsh and Joanna Williams […]

20th July 201612th September 2016 Dennis Hayes censorship, free speech
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