UK universities tackling extremism
Posted by admin in Academic Freedom on 07. Jan, 2010 | 0 Comments
Universities in the United Kingdom are grappling with the problem of how to tackle extremism, while maintaining academic freedom. The BBC reports: Universities UK president, Steve Smith, said there had to be a balance between security and freedom of speech. “It is essential that as a society we respond rationally to the issue of extremism,” [...]
NTEU wins commitment to academic freedom protections
Posted by admin in Academic Freedom, News on 20. Oct, 2009 | 0 Comments
The NTEU has succeeded in convincing the Commonwealth Government to commit to legislating for the protection of academic freedom. The Australian reports: DRAFT legislation to enshrine academic freedom and limit ministerial interference in university research could be released next year. The legislation would also aim to thwart racist or other extreme attacks by academics on [...]
NTEU position on Academic Freedom
Posted by admin in Academic Freedom, News on 19. Aug, 2008 | 0 Comments
The NTEU has made its submission to the Senate Inquiry into Academic Freedom. The submission recommends that: Institutional autonomy and academic freedom for Australian universities and their staff should be protected in legislation as is currently the case in a number of countries including Ireland, New Zealand and South Africa. The rights of students should [...]
