Freedom of speech

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.

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9 September 2024 Freedom of speech

9 September 2024 Freedom of speech

Our joint letter with NUS on tackling antisemitism, Islamophobia and other forms of racism

This joint letter outlines our efforts to tackle hate speech and racism, to alleviate fear, to improve community relations and to protect freedom of speech.
20 May 2024 Teaching, learning and quality

20 May 2024 Teaching, learning and quality

Our response to the Office for Students’ consultation on free speech regulatory advice

We’ve responded to the Office for Students (OfS) consultation on their proposed regulatory advice and other matters relating to freedom of speech.
6 March 2024 Publications

6 March 2024 Publications

Our responses to Office for Students consultations on free speech

We’ve responded to the Office for Students (OfS) consultations on their free speech complaints scheme and the regulation of students’ unions in relation to freedom of speech.
2 October 2023 Publications

2 October 2023 Publications

How can universities prepare for the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act?

Our briefing to support Universities UK (UUK) members ahead of the implementation of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act.

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