Protecting Academic Freedom in the UK | Challenges & Opportunities Explained

Protecting Academic Freedom in the UK | Challenges & Opportunities Explained

Academic freedom remains a cornerstone of higher education, enabling scholars to pursue research and express ideas without undue restriction. In the United Kingdom, this principle continues to spark significant debate amid evolving political, social, and institutional pressures. The American Association of University Professors (AAUP), known for championing academic freedom in the United States, has increasingly turned its attention to developme…

UWI vice-chancellor’s forum addresses global threats and challenges to academic freedom - Caribbean News Global

The UWI KINGSTON, Jamaica – Academic freedom, institutional autonomy, and the evolving role of universities in promoting sustainable development were central themes at a recent Vice-Chancellor’s Forum hosted by The University of the West Indies (The UWI). Themed “Academic Freedom, Sustainable Development, and the Role of the University,” the forum took place on Thursday, July 3 at The UWI regional headquarters and was streamed to an online audie…