Cardiff Academic Freedom Association

Cardiff Academic Freedom Association (CAFA) promotes academic freedom and freedom of speech at Cardiff University. We are strictly non-partisan and independent.

[Cardiff Academic Freedom Association @CardiffAFA]

Great to see our recommendations featured in the Welsh media...

[Nation.Cymru @NationCymru]

A group of academics who believe freedom of expression in universities is under attack has called on all parties to support their campaign aims ahead of the Senedd election ✍️@ShiptonMartin https://t.co/6R8ObpRbmc

[Cardiff Academic Freedom Association @CardiffAFA]

May interest @ProfAliceS @ObhishekSaha @ianpacemain @johnarmstrong5 @NigelBiggar @JoPhoenix1 @MShipworth

[Cardiff Academic Freedom Association @CardiffAFA]

🚨🚨NEW 🚨🚨

Ahead of the 2026 Senedd elections, Cardiff Academic Freedom Association (CAFA) is issuing recommendations on academic freedom policies which Welsh parties might include in their manifestos and/or adopt when in power.

https://t.co/DO6FpNfsux

[Claire Fox @Fox_Claire]

This is very important on Free Speech / Academic Freedom, ahead of Senedd elections. Well done to @prossertj and @CardiffAFA for launching this initiatve.

[Cardiff Academic Freedom Association @CardiffAFA]

🚨🚨NEW 🚨🚨

Ahead of the 2026 Senedd elections, Cardiff Academic Freedom Association (CAFA) is issuing recommendations on academic freedom policies which Welsh parties might include in their manifestos and/or adopt when in power.

https://t.co/DO6FpNfsux

[Cardiff Academic Freedom Association @CardiffAFA]

CC @WelshConserv @WelshLabour @WelshLibDems @Plaid_Cymru @WalesGreenParty @RUKWales @ShiptonMartin @MedrCymru

[Cardiff Academic Freedom Association @CardiffAFA]

You can read the full recommendations on our blog (link above). Consistent with CAFA’s founding principle of non-partisanship, these recommendations are aimed at all Welsh parties. Prior to May’s elections, we hope to engage stakeholders in discussions about the recommendations.

[SPEAK UK @speakukorg]

Today, we’re launching SPEAK.

Every year, thousands of people in the UK are arrested for what they say online.

We’re going to change that. 🎥

[Cardiff Academic Freedom Association @CardiffAFA]

This is a concerning development at @cardiffuni. The academic freedom of those who speak out against cuts must be guaranteed.
https://t.co/VBylpGSezc

[Academics For Academic Freedom @AFAF_freespeech]

We have put this @CardiffAFA event in our May Newsletter and on our Forthcoming Events page. @FSW_Wales @SpeechUnion

https://t.co/yGBQGckBRf

[Cardiff Academic Freedom Association @CardiffAFA]

Four days until our panel on the state regulation of academic freedom (with Eric Kaufmann, Robert Van de Noort, Michelle Shipworth, Glynne Williams).

If you're in Cardiff on Tues June 3 from 1730-1900, please think about attending 🙏
Register here...
https://t.co/Z38OHjxJlX

[Michelle Shipworth @MShipworth]

Defending #AcademicFreedom at UCL is currently time consuming and frustrating. But it could be worse. @cardiffuni is determined to demo the need for the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act and @SpeechUnion ‘s Mactaggart scheme! Looking forward to speaking at this:

[Cardiff Academic Freedom Association @CardiffAFA]

@BJ_Sears Thanks Ben!

[Ben Sears @BJ_Sears]

@CardiffAFA are doing vital work. With such a great panel, this promises to be a brilliant evening for those who can make it. Wonder if some of our esteemed MSs will make it along?

[Cardiff Academic Freedom Association @CardiffAFA]

CC @SpeechUnion @epkaufm @FSW_Wales @ShiptonMartin @WillHayCardiff

Reposts are immensely appreciated!

[Cardiff Academic Freedom Association @CardiffAFA]

One week until our panel on the state regulation of academic freedom (with Eric Kaufmann, Robert Van de Noort, Michelle Shipworth, Glynne Williams).

If you're in Cardiff on Tuesday June 3 from 1730-1900, please think about attending 🙏

Register here...
https://t.co/Z38OHjxJlX

[Glynne Williams @GlynneVW]

This should be interesting. Everyone says they support academic freedom. Let's see who really means it.

[Cardiff Academic Freedom Association @CardiffAFA]

We thank @SpeechUnion for a grant which covers the room hire and speaker travel and accommodation costs. CC @epkaufm @MShipworth @GlynneVW

[Cardiff Academic Freedom Association @CardiffAFA]

We're delighted to announce the 2025 CAFA public event.

On 3 June from 1730-1900, our panel (Eric Kaufmann, Robert Van de Noort, Michelle Shipworth, Glynne Williams) will discuss the merits of state regulation of academic freedom.

Register here: https://t.co/Z38OHjxJlX

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[Cardiff Academic Freedom Association @CardiffAFA]

Organizing this event was challenging. Cardiff University continues to treat CAFA as an external organization and this entails a £300 room hire cost. This follows £1,500 in room hire and security costs for last year’s event.

Statement here: https://t.co/1bP9QDSG8a

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