FreeAcadNZ

To recognise, defend and support those who exercise academic freedom and serve society as critic and conscience

[American Association of University Professors @AAUP]

Tenure exists to protect #academicfreedom.

When faculty members can lose their positions because of their speech, publications, or research findings, higher ed (& ultimately our democracy) is in serious trouble.

#AcademicChatter
https://t.co/y6r0l966Og

[FreeAcadNZ @AFAotearoa]

@radionz

https://t.co/S9qCMSxigh

[FreeAcadNZ @AFAotearoa]

The Free Speech Union is not alone in observing that Aotearoa New Zealand can do better at living up to the intent of Parliament to preserve & enhance academic freedom.

https://t.co/pds7M9oQJy

[FreeAcadNZ @AFAotearoa]

Finally, know the difference between freedom of speech & academic freedom.

https://t.co/UGoI5tbOmz

[FreeAcadNZ @AFAotearoa]

The Free Speech Union is not alone in observing that Aotearoa New Zealand can do better at living up to the intent of Parliament to preserve & enhance academic freedom.

https://t.co/pds7M9oQJy

[FreeAcadNZ @AFAotearoa]

Challenge to the executive structure is necessary for maintaining a healthy balance between institutional autonomy & the other academic freedoms. It is a reason why academic freedom extents to criticism of the institution.