Northeast Academics for Academic Freedom

Northeast Universities branch of Academics for Academic Freedom (AFAF).

Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Our pronouns are: Free / Speech

[Northeast Academics for Academic Freedom @NEUnis_AFAF]

Our pronouns are: Free / Speech.

Let's talk.

[Academics For Academic Freedom @AFAF_freespeech]

Good luck to all AFAF members who are meeting today to discuss forming an AFAF Branch. @BristolUni @StudentAFAF

[Open University AFAF @OU_AFAF]

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!

[Northeast Academics for Academic Freedom @NEUnis_AFAF]

@OU_AFAF Hello and welcome! Together we're stronger.

What are your pronouns? Ours are: Free/Speech.

[Northeast Academics for Academic Freedom @NEUnis_AFAF]

If you are an academic based in the Northeast of England, do join us for this important event.

Free Speech. No ifs, no buts.

[Academics For Academic Freedom @AFAF_freespeech]

Coming up next Thursday if you are near Newcastle. @NEUnis_AFAF @StudentAFAF @dianeukc @M0L0VATT @Kyriakos_Law @PiPsorgNE @PiPsOrgUK @acadofideas @SpeechUnion @Togetherdec

https://t.co/rvvaY7WldV

[Northeast Academics for Academic Freedom @NEUnis_AFAF]

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: @AFAF_freespeech

[QMUL Academics for Academic Freedom @AFAF_QMUL]

@ObhishekSaha @AFAF_freespeech @ComAcFreedom @AFFSUK @SpeechUnion @cakafaf
@LeedsUniAFAF
@BuckUniAFAF
@DerbyUniAFAF
@LivUniAFAF
@MancUniAFAF
@portuniAFAF
@GlasUniAFAF
@EdinUniAFAF
@NottUnisAFAF
@NorthUni_AFAF
@CityUniAFAF
@AFAF_QMUL @DubUnisAFAF @MancUniAFAF

[CityStGeorgesAFAF @CityUniAFAF]

Really urge all people interested in academic freedom to come to this at City on 20 March, 18:30.

https://t.co/9xQz4qrZiC

@DerbyUniAFAF @BuckUniAFAF @AFAF_QMUL @MancUniAFAF @LeedsUniAFAF @SheffUnisAFAF @NottUnisAFAF @portuniAFAF @NorthUni_AFAF @cakafaf @CityUniAFAF

[Newcastle Politics in Pubs @PiPsorgNE]

"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 🍻

[Academics For Academic Freedom @AFAF_freespeech]

AFAF Annual Conference 2023 (Group Photo). @CityUniAFAF @BuckUniAFAF @DerbyUniAFAF @cakafaf @AFAF_QMUL @LeedsUniAFAF @MancUniAFAF @EdinUniAFAF @LivUniAFAF @NorthUni_AFAF @portuniAFAF @GlasUniAFAF @jamesmurray88 @BrynHarris6 @Fox_Claire @omarloubak @akuareindorf @ProfDHayes

[Academics For Academic Freedom @AFAF_freespeech]

Looking forward to meeting everyone on Saturday - @BuckUniAFAF @DerbyUniAFAF @EdinUniAFAF @CityUniAFAF @NottUnisAFAF @portuniAFAF @LivUniAFAF @MancUniAFAF @NorthUni_AFAF @cakafaf @AFAF_QMUL @GlasUniAFAF and those developing branches in Birmingham, Sheffield and elsewhere.

[Northeast Academics for Academic Freedom @NEUnis_AFAF]

@AFAF_freespeech @LeedsUniAFAF @DerbyUniAFAF @BuckUniAFAF @NottUnisAFAF @MancUniAFAF @LivUniAFAF @CityUniAFAF @AFAF_QMUL @cakafaf @EdinUniAFAF @GlasUniAFAF @portuniAFAF Hello and welcome @LeedsUniAFAF.

What are YOUR pronouns?

Ours are: Free / Speech.

[Academics For Academic Freedom @AFAF_freespeech]

Welcome to @GlasUniAFAF do follow them - and join them if you are an academic at the University @DerbyUniAFAF @EdinUniAFAF @portuniAFAF @CityUniAFAF @AFAF_QMUL @LivUniAFAF @MancUniAFAF @cakafaf @BuckUniAFAF @NorthUni_AFAF @NottUnisAFAF @ProfDHayes @SpeechUnion @AFFSUK

[Northeast Academics for Academic Freedom @NEUnis_AFAF]

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

[Professor Alice Sullivan @ProfAliceS]

If you are a UK academic who shares these concerns, please consider signing this open letter (must be done before tomorrow, Friday). https://t.co/oiMvx9Vzkz

[Northeast Academics for Academic Freedom @NEUnis_AFAF]

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 @AFAF_freespeech branch at @NorthumbriaUni.

Our pronouns are: Free / Speech.

[Kyri Kotsoglou @Kyriakos_Law]

“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

https://t.co/Q8D152uFoI

[Northeast Academics for Academic Freedom @NEUnis_AFAF]

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: https://t.co/ITLDilUEps

[Academics For Academic Freedom @AFAF_freespeech]

We should put these up everywhere - great idea! @AFAF_QMUL @EdinUniAFAF @LivUniAFAF @portuniAFAF @NorthUni_AFAF @BuckUniAFAF @cakafaf @CityUniAFAF @MancUniAFAF @DerbyUniAFAF @NottUnisAFAF

[Northeast Academics for Academic Freedom @NEUnis_AFAF]

@lawrencepatihis We were informed yesterday that we need to 'eliminate gaps in marking between Black and White students' and also between those 'who identify as male /female' (or words to that effect).

[Michael Shermer @michaelshermer]

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.
https://t.co/rNWWNYe0Ie