10 August 2017 Universities In The News Economics and education. By Lynda Goetz Universities seem to have been in the news a good deal in the last week. However, none of the news seems exactly positive. First there were Baroness Deech’s comments urging vice-chancellors to stand up to student demands if free speech is to… Continue reading Issue 117: 2017 08 10: Universities In The News (Lynda Goetz)
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Issue 51: Freedom of Speech (Lynda Goetz)
28 April 2016 Freedom of Speech Have we lost the understanding of what this means? by Lynda Goetz Free speech is generally understood to be fundamental in a democracy. It has been enshrined in international and regional human rights law, although it has a long history which predates such legislation. Most would probably consider ancient… Continue reading Issue 51: Freedom of Speech (Lynda Goetz)
Issue 50: 2016 04 21: Ban Me, You Bastards (Chin Chin)
21 April 2016 Ban Me, You Bastards! Must I be the only one without a ban? By Chin Chin My goodness it makes me angry. Manchester University students debate banning Cameron from speaking even before he has indicated any wish to go there. Tiger Tatchell, too dangerous to be allowed out into the safe spaces… Continue reading Issue 50: 2016 04 21: Ban Me, You Bastards (Chin Chin)
