Astonishing admission from the pioneer of research on implicit bias/bigotry/racism, Mahzarin Banaji, that DEI training programs don't work & even hurt. Racist attitudes still exist but much improved since 60s & most don't act on them anyway. End DEI now. wsj.com/business/c-sui…

Hello and welcome @NorthUni_AFAF! Colleagues at Northumbria Uni have now Academics For Academic Freedom support for #FreeSpeech and #AcademicFreedom!

If you are an academic, do you feel free to discuss issues such as 'What is a "woman"?' without taking serious risks? If the answer is 'No', then do come and join us. We care about, and promote freedom of expression and academic freedom. Academics For Academic Freedom

We should put these up everywhere - great idea! QMUL Academics for Academic Freedom Edinburgh Academics for Academic Freedom Liverpool Academics for Academic Freedom Portsmouth Academics for Academic Freedom @NorthUni_AFAF Buckingham Academics For Academic Freedom Canterbury & Kent Academics For Academic Freedom CityUniAFAF Manchester Academics for Academic Freedom Derby Academics for Academic Freedom Nottingham Academics for Academic Freedom

Welcome to the new term in Newcastle! Anyone in the University interested in defending free speech and academic freedom is welcome to join. No expertise or special knowledge required. Sign the statement on the AFAF website: afaf.org.uk/afaf-statement/

“Rethinking Education is not taking a stance for or against any particular viewpoint. We are prioritising the safety of our speakers and delegates.” No. Thinking that disagreement can raise "safety concerns" Is ALREADY an ideologically loaded viewpoint rethinking-ed.org/rethinking-ed-…

Can you freely discuss what is 'biological sex'? Can you freely express an opinion on those issues? If the answer is 'NO', then do join us. We are the Academics For Academic Freedom branch at Northumbria Uni. Our pronouns are: Free / Speech.

If you are a UK academic who shares these concerns, please consider signing this open letter (must be done before tomorrow, Friday). tinyurl.com/5n6m4vvy

This is just to let you know that we ARE growing in numbers. And we haven't even started yet.

Welcome to Glasgow Academics for Academic Freedom do follow them - and join them if you are an academic at the University Derby Academics for Academic Freedom Edinburgh Academics for Academic Freedom Portsmouth Academics for Academic Freedom CityUniAFAF QMUL Academics for Academic Freedom Liverpool Academics for Academic Freedom Manchester Academics for Academic Freedom Canterbury & Kent Academics For Academic Freedom Buckingham Academics For Academic Freedom @NorthUni_AFAF Nottingham Academics for Academic Freedom Dennis Hayes The Free Speech Union Alumni for Free Speech

Looking forward to meeting everyone on Saturday - Buckingham Academics For Academic Freedom Derby Academics for Academic Freedom Edinburgh Academics for Academic Freedom CityUniAFAF Nottingham Academics for Academic Freedom Portsmouth Academics for Academic Freedom Liverpool Academics for Academic Freedom Manchester Academics for Academic Freedom @NorthUni_AFAF Canterbury & Kent Academics For Academic Freedom QMUL Academics for Academic Freedom Glasgow Academics for Academic Freedom and those developing branches in Birmingham, Sheffield and elsewhere.

AFAF Annual Conference 2023 (Group Photo). CityUniAFAF Buckingham Academics For Academic Freedom Derby Academics for Academic Freedom Canterbury & Kent Academics For Academic Freedom QMUL Academics for Academic Freedom LeedsUniAFAF Manchester Academics for Academic Freedom Edinburgh Academics for Academic Freedom Liverpool Academics for Academic Freedom @NorthUni_AFAF Portsmouth Academics for Academic Freedom Glasgow Academics for Academic Freedom James Murray Bryn Harris Claire Fox omar Loubak Mohamed Akua Reindorf KC Dennis Hayes

"In this country we have never had a Cheka, a Gestapo or a Stasi. We have never lived in an Orwellian society." - Justice Knowles (Miller v College of Policing) What is the impact of 'non crime hate incidents' on free speech? Join us on December 12 to discuss over a drink 🍻

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Really urge all people interested in academic freedom to come to this at City on 20 March, 18:30. ianpace.wordpress.com/2024/03/04/deb… Derby Academics for Academic Freedom Buckingham Academics For Academic Freedom QMUL Academics for Academic Freedom Manchester Academics for Academic Freedom LeedsUniAFAF Sheffield Universities AFAF Nottingham Academics for Academic Freedom Portsmouth Academics for Academic Freedom @NorthUni_AFAF Canterbury & Kent Academics For Academic Freedom CityUniAFAF

We are now called the Northeast AFAF branch! If you are working / studying in the NE of England and care about freedom (of expression), we'd like to hear from you. Our pronouns are: Free / Speech. cc: Academics For Academic Freedom

If you are an academic based in the Northeast of England, do join us for this important event. Free Speech. No ifs, no buts.

Good luck to all AFAF members who are meeting today to discuss forming an AFAF Branch. University of Bristol Student Academics For Academic Freedom

Hello 👋 Open University Academics for Academic Freedom are delighted to be joining the growing family of AFAF branches. Look forward to being a voice for academic freedom at the Open University!