Free speech helps students develop new ideas. It also drives innovation. But promoting this freedom while protecting staff and student safety can be challenging. We offer universities guidance on how to make space for different views while tackling harassment and discrimination.
We work with universities, the government and stakeholders to continue improving the UK's world-leading higher education sector. We also promote the important role universities have in our society and globally.
By maintaining high standards and delivering high-quality courses, universities make sure their degrees are good value for students, employers, and taxpayers. We are exploring how universities can improve transparency, reliability and fairness in the way degrees are awarded.
International activity is a cornerstone in the UK higher education sector. Our work helps UK universities build secure, sustainable relationships with international institutes, researchers, students and partners.
6 July 2021 Freedom of Speech
