Tag: Freedom of Expression

Special Pleading: Free Speech and Australian Universities

By Glyn Davis | Published: December 13, 2018

This is an edited version of a speech given by Glyn Davis, distinguished professor of political science at the Crawford School of Public Policy at Australian National University, at a summit to explore issues of academic freedom and autonomy hosted by the Australian National University.

Posted in Communication, International Debate, Public Policy | Also tagged Academic Freedom, Australia, free speech, The Conversation | Leave a comment

A Cry From Canada: Freedom of Expression Under Attack at Our Universities

By SAGE | Published: February 14, 2018

The former president of the University of Saskatchewan argues that freedom of expression is under attack in Canada's universities through an accumulation of episodes that diminish its significance and through a vector of intellectual laziness accompanied by ideology and anger.

Posted in Higher Education Reform, Public Policy | Also tagged Academic Freedom, Canada | Leave a comment

Limiting Campus Free Expression is Intolerance, Too

By James Turk | Published: August 29, 2017

The response on many universities to a high tide of intolerance has been to limit free speech. That, says James Turk, is exactly the wrong response.

Posted in Communication, Public Engagement | Also tagged Academic Freedom, The Conversation | Leave a comment

Margaret Atwood: Please Don’t Censor Science Communication

By Michael Todd | Published: July 5, 2017

A concern for free expression and respect for science journalism are two themes Canadian novelist Margaret Atwood expounds on in an article in the newest edition of 'Index on Censorship.'

Posted in Communication, Higher Education Reform | Also tagged Academic Freedom, Margaret Atwood | Leave a comment

Diversity of Viewpoints is Essential for the Pursuit of Knowledge

By Joanna Williams | Published: September 6, 2016

Pushing for a lecture to be cancelled, or disrupted so that it is either postponed on health and safety grounds, or goes ahead but speakers are unable to be heard, is censorship, argues Jo Williams, and it is to the detriment of all within universities and wider society alike.

Posted in News | Also tagged Academic Freedom | Leave a comment

Celebrating Freedom of Expression

By Index on Censorship | Published: April 12, 2016

UPDATED WITH WINNERS: Various artists and intellectuals have written for Index on Censorship over the years. As the London-based organization hands out its annual Freedom of Expression Awards, here are some quotes from them that we hope inspire you to speak out for those who can't.

Posted in Announcements | Also tagged Index on Censorship | Leave a comment

Let’s Un-Invite the Idea of Disinvitations

By Russell Blackford | Published: June 24, 2015

When people with well-known, if controversial, ideas are disinvited from speaking engagements just because those known views bother some people who know how to send email or to tweet, something is very wrong, argues Russell Blackford.

Posted in Communication, International Debate | Also tagged The Conversation | Leave a comment

Tag: Freedom of Expression

Special Pleading: Free Speech and Australian Universities

A Cry From Canada: Freedom of Expression Under Attack at Our Universities

Limiting Campus Free Expression is Intolerance, Too

Margaret Atwood: Please Don’t Censor Science Communication

Diversity of Viewpoints is Essential for the Pursuit of Knowledge

Celebrating Freedom of Expression

Let’s Un-Invite the Idea of Disinvitations

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