Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom

The Policy on Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom sets out the University’s commitment to securing and promoting the importance of freedom of speech and academic freedom within our community.

The Code of Practice on Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom identifies how the principles set out in the Policy shall be applied in practice and should be construed in the spirit of upholding those principles, within the law. The Code has been adopted in accordance with the University’s legal duties under the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 to secure and promote freedom of speech within the law and to protect academic freedom, and the Office for Students’ regulatory advice.