Manchester Academics for Academic Freedom @MancUniAFAF
We are the Manchester branch of Academics for Academic Freedom - we advocate for no specific views or positions, just the principle of academic freedom afaf.org.uk Manchester Joined May 2023-
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The government has announced major changes to the NHS constitution, in a landmark pushback against proponents of gender ideology who demand adherence to their belief that ‘sex’ is not biological, but fluid – a social construct, just like gender. freespeechunion.org/sex-is-biologi…
Next week Robert Van de Noort VC of Reading will speak at King’s College London on academic freedom. His commitment to free sprech has been turned into action. Reading provided a home for Jo Phoenix when she was harassed out of the Open University. 1/3 eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-princ…
The President of the University of Chicago on encampments and free speech. Alivisatos’ note seems balanced: president.uchicago.edu/from-the-presi…
Launch event on Friday 10 May, 18:00, at @KingsCollegeLon for the ‘London Principles’ for academic freedom, devised in consultation with members. With guest speaker @vandenoort, VC of Reading University. Do sign up to come here (note modified link). sxwk4.mjt.lu/lnk/AUcAAD-kis…
Welcome to @CardiffAFA ! Great to see another branch appearing.
Welcome to @CardiffAFA ! Great to see another branch appearing.
The Derby Telegraph's @ZenaHawleyDT reported on the Adult Human Female film showing and discussion. @derbyshire_live @DerbyUniAFAF @WomensRightsNet @DerbyUniPress @AHFdoco @EMWTALKS @https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/adult-human-female-university-praised-9244077
Kicking off the first session of "Free Speech and Academic Freedom across the Disciplines". Insightful talks and great discussions, moderated masterfully by @MaximumCities. @HPluckrose @BrynHarris6 @Eric_Heinze_ @AFAF_freespeech @LivingFreedomUK @AFAF_QMUL @SpeechUnion
@EdinUniAFAF @CardiffAFA Welcome @CardiffAFA!
Hello and welcome to @CardiffAFA - another grassroots association of academics defending and promoting academic freedom. Wishing you the best of luck in your endeavours, Cardiff colleagues. …iffacademicfreedomassoc.wordpress.com/2024/04/18/hel…
"The FSU is assisting Dr Nathan Cofnas. We believe he was exercising his academic right to freely explore controversial and unpopular views. We hope Cambridge will have the courage to respect his academic freedom even if the student body demands otherwise."freespeechunion.org/cambridge-in-f…
‘…the requirement for training in freedom of speech and academic freedom for practically all academic staff with significant responsibilities, and a large percentage of professional staff.’ This will be a revolution in HE. thecritic.co.uk/reclaiming-fre…
And here is the graphic with a QR code and link for the 15th May 'In Conversation: Jo Phoenix, Akua Reindorf and Annie Powell' *Booking is essential and tickets are limited*
Ian Pace @ianpacemain and I have an opinion piece in @timeshighered today where we respond to @auralflaneur and @jamesmurray88. 🧵timeshighereducation.com/blog/academic-…
A packed few weeks of events coming up - do take a look! @DerbyUniAFAF @NottUnisAFAF @cakafaf @AFAF_QMUL @EdinUniAFAF @LeedsUniAFAF @WomensRightsNet @SpeechUnion @MancUniAFAF afaf.org.uk/events/
Disappointing. Are we to conclude that censorship and police raids of public events, featuring political opponents, are a cause for giggles on Labour front bench? Hardly reassuring for the future of UK democratic debate
Disappointing. Are we to conclude that censorship and police raids of public events, featuring political opponents, are a cause for giggles on Labour front bench? Hardly reassuring for the future of UK democratic debate
Looking forward to the screening and discussion of the film Adult Human Female @AHFdoco on Wednesday 24 April 2024, University of Derby. @DerbyUniAFAF @AFAF_freespeech @WRNDerbyshire @SheffUnisAFAF Last tickets 👇 tickettailor.com/events/ruthmie…
There is still time to book a ticket for the screening and discussion of the film Adult Human Female @AHFdoco on Wednesday 24 April 2024, University of Derby. @DerbyUniAFAF @NottUnisAFAF @SheffUnisAFAF Supported by @WRNDerbyshire Last tickets 👇 buytickets.at/ruthmieschbueh…
"Major debates about Academic Freedom have often focused on the social and natural sciences, but the issues for academics in the arts are no less pressing." To hear more on this from @ianpacemain come to our event! eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-speech-…
"Major debates about Academic Freedom have often focused on the social and natural sciences, but the issues for academics in the arts are no less pressing." To hear more on this from @ianpacemain come to our event! eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-speech-…
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399 Followers 413 Following Adult human female. Enjoys: history, syphilis, mixer taps. Would welcome a list of which words are still allowed.Alastair Donald @MaximumCities
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234 Followers 170 Following Co-Founder of Speakeasy and Co-Founder of Academy of Achievers. And most importantly a young idiot who likes to have fun.The government has announced major changes to the NHS constitution, in a landmark pushback against proponents of gender ideology who demand adherence to their belief that ‘sex’ is not biological, but fluid – a social construct, just like gender. freespeechunion.org/sex-is-biologi…
Next week Robert Van de Noort VC of Reading will speak at King’s College London on academic freedom. His commitment to free sprech has been turned into action. Reading provided a home for Jo Phoenix when she was harassed out of the Open University. 1/3 eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-princ…
The President of the University of Chicago on encampments and free speech. Alivisatos’ note seems balanced: president.uchicago.edu/from-the-presi…
Critical race theory oversimplifies complex social issues by reducing them to a binary framework of oppressor versus oppressed. This hinders students' ability to critically analyse and understand the complexities of social phenomena.
Morning after the night before. Huge huge thanks to Jeanette Findlay for superb conversant-ing. Massive thanks to @EdinUniAFAF for organising. Amazing people doing amazing work and so very good to see students involved in @EdinUniAFAF And thank you to everyone who came, esp…
Launch event on Friday 10 May, 18:00, at @KingsCollegeLon for the ‘London Principles’ for academic freedom, devised in consultation with members. With guest speaker @vandenoort, VC of Reading University. Do sign up to come here (note modified link). sxwk4.mjt.lu/lnk/AUcAAD-kis…
Welcome to @CardiffAFA ! Great to see another branch appearing.
We are pleased to announce that we have a new affiliate branch in Wales. Welcome @CardiffAFA! Do follow them. If you are an academic or professional staff member at Cardiff - do get involved. @DubUnisAFAF @EdinUniAFAF @GlasUniAFAF @AFFSUK @SpeechUnion afaf.org.uk/cardiff-academ…
What *would* be a very reasonable question in an interview for academia, for someone very explicitly committed to some political causes, would be 'How would you teach and treat with appropriate respect a student whose political outlook is very different to your own?'
The Derby Telegraph's @ZenaHawleyDT reported on the Adult Human Female film showing and discussion. @derbyshire_live @DerbyUniAFAF @WomensRightsNet @DerbyUniPress @AHFdoco @EMWTALKS @https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/adult-human-female-university-praised-9244077
Recording of session 1 of "Free Speech and Academic Freedom across the Disciplines", April 24 below! The speakers for session 1 were Alan Sokal @HPluckrose @Eric_Heinze_ @BrynHarris6 Chair: @MaximumCities. echo360.org.uk/media/005ee33d… @SpeechUnion @AFAF_freespeech @LivingFreedomUK
Kicking off the first session of "Free Speech and Academic Freedom across the Disciplines". Insightful talks and great discussions, moderated masterfully by @MaximumCities. @HPluckrose @BrynHarris6 @Eric_Heinze_ @AFAF_freespeech @LivingFreedomUK @AFAF_QMUL @SpeechUnion
A very personal, powerful reflection that is essential reading for anyone who values free speech. @SalmanRushdie
@EdinUniAFAF @CardiffAFA Welcome @CardiffAFA!
Hello and welcome to @CardiffAFA - another grassroots association of academics defending and promoting academic freedom. Wishing you the best of luck in your endeavours, Cardiff colleagues. …iffacademicfreedomassoc.wordpress.com/2024/04/18/hel…
I think it's important to support organisations that protect free speech and academic freedom, even if they are based in a different country than where one lives. That's why I am a @TheFIREorg member. And I recommend @SpeechUnion to anyone across the pond!
I just joined the UK @SpeechUnion because protecting free inquiry on controversial topics, such as those that Dr. @nathancofnas is studying, is the only kind of free speech protection that matters.
Tomorrow night, Weds 24th April. For those in Kent area. What a treat to hear and meet @JoPhoenix1
In East Kent? Get along to this important event: Sex, gender and academic freedom: Professor Jo Phoenix canterbury.ac.uk/events/2024/se…
A philosophy student overheard through the wall of his university accommodation room saying "veganism is wrong", and "gender fluidity is stupid" was threatened with expulsion and put on a "behavioural contract" by Exeter University.freespeechunion.org/university-stu…
AFAF Events this Wednesday #3 Derby @DerbyUniAFAF @WomensRightsNet @WRNDerbyshire @WRN_Manchester @WRN tickettailor.com/events/ruthmie…
Come along tomorrow evening (23/04/24) for our third branch meeting! #AFAF @LeedsUniUnion @UniversityLeeds @leedsbeckett
AFAF event this Tuesday - Leeds @LeedsUniAFAF @RobLaverick92 17.00-18.30 The Leeds University AFAF branch meeting (William Bragg SR – GR.25) afaf.org.uk/university-of-…
Are you aged 18 to 30? Keen on #freedom and #freespeech? Got an appetite for discussion and debate? Up for intellectual challenge of working out where you stand on complex moral and political issues? Then our summer school is for YOU. INFO / APPLY livingfreedom.org.uk/living-freedom…