5 growing threats to academic freedom
From educational gag orders to the decline of tenure-track positions, academic freedom in the United States has been worsening in recent years.
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The great irony in punishing universities for ‘failing’ to uphold freedom of speech
Most universities do, in fact, mention academic freedom in several policy documents, such as enterprise bargaining agreements and other codes of conduct.
Universities must act to prevent espionage and foreign interference, but our national laws still threaten academic freedom
A national security report released this week made several recommendations for universities to protect themselves and their research from foreign interference and espionage.
What does ‘academic freedom’ mean in practice? Why the Siouxsie Wiles and Shaun Hendy employment case matters
The case taken by two high-profile academics against their university goes to the heart of what it means to be a ‘critic and conscience of society’.
Are New Zealand’s universities doing enough to define the limits of academic freedom?
Recent controversies involving academic freedom and responsibility raise important questions about how publicly accountable Aotearoa’s universities should be.
Dan Tehan wants a ‘model code’ on free speech at universities – what is it and do unis need it?
The pressure for universities to take action on free speech may be more about politics than anything else.
High Court lends weight to academic freedom despite Peter Ridd losing appeal against dismissal
The court found the university was unjustified in censuring the academic for initial conduct that was protected as an exercise in intellectual freedom. But his response to disciplinary action wasn’t.
New Zealand does not offer tenure to academics, but a recent employment dispute shows it’s more than a job perk
The true value of tenure goes beyond protection of the individual. It protects society from ideologically motivated restructuring as an alternative to poor performance management.
University of Florida bans professors from giving expert testimony against state – a scholar explains the academic freedom issues
The University of Florida is barring three scholars from testifying as expert witnesses in a highly political lawsuit. A veteran college administrator looks at what’s at stake.
Indonesia’s science law brings back memories of New Order era restrictions on academic freedom, scholars say
Without clearance from authorities, scientists can face penalties for conducting ‘dangerous’ research’.
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