Sometimes, academic freedom is seen as an obstacle to civil discourse.
Academic Freedom is the freedom that university staff members have to teach and discuss. Academic freedom always entails freedom from institutional censorship. CAUT Academic Freedom Policy
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A Brief History of Academic Freedom - University Affairs article that summarizes the history of Academic Freedom, and how this concept came about.
Academic Freedom's Origin Story - Stanford Report article that outlines the Academic Freedom movement in the United States.
CAUT Policy on Academic Freedom - Canadian association of University Teachers (CAUT) policy statement on Academic Freedom.
The Road to the UNESCO Statement on Academic Freedom - Document describing the road to the 1997 recommendation concerning the status of higher education teaching personnel, dealing with traditional labour rights and academic freedom.
CAUT Statement on Academic Freedom in Times of Conflict - Canadian association of University Teachers (CAUT) statement on Academic Freedom in Times of Conflict.
Balancing Respect and Freedom in an era of global tensions - University Affairs article describing how Canadian universities juggle free speech and academic freedom, while also managing external pressures when international conflicts arise.
On the Uses and Abuses of Academic Freedom -University Affairs article that investigates the ways that university staff members have abused Academic Freedom.
The Price of Academic Freedom - University Affairs article that argues that everyone who has academic freedom have corresponding duties related to academic freedom.
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