![]() The row centres on the provost, Tim Dunne, seeking to “morally evaluate academics” with a new appraisal criteria that requires managers to mark them on their pursuit of “fairer outcomes”, demonstrate “inclusive educational practice”, and “actively champion initiatives to promote diversity and fairness in our community”. ![]() ![]() The video for staff includes no suggestion that the reported conversation was foisted unwillingly or repeatedly on the speaker.īosses at the #university are facing a revolt from more than a dozen of their own #academics who accuse them of “policing conformity with controversial moral and/or political beliefs” of what they say, and even the readings they assign to students. If you look at the most serious cases, like Wuhan and the nearby areas, they controlled virus pretty quickly. The example goes on: “But you’re pretty focused on keeping yourself safe and also keeping other people safe - care more about others staying at home for at least two weeks. The #China example in question quotes a #Chinese student saying that their flat mates “don't understand” "how the #government - our community’s doing this, is really different from other countries - a very, very strict lockdown”. The link to our 'sign-up' page is available below.Ĭriticising the Chinese Communist Party's draconian #Covid #lockdowns is a “ #microaggression” according to the University of Surrey's new mandatory online #training module, 'Introduction to Race Equity'-students at the #highereducation #institution are also encouraged to anonymously report any 'undesirable' staff seen committing such perceived slights. If you're not yet an FSU member, but you like the look of this event, and the many other similar events that we organise on a regular basis, then join us today and help support the work we do, fighting for free speech in the workplace and the public square-membership starts from just £2.49 a month. If you're already an FSU member but you can't get to London, don't worry - you can join us via Zoom (please check your recent emails from the FSU Events team for further details). Join us in-person (or online if you’re an FSU member) on Wednesday 10th May from 7:30pm as our impressive panel address one of the most pressing threats to freedom of speech in western, liberal democracies.įull details and a link to purchase in-person tickets can be found on our Events page-the link is available below. Speakers include the Director of Common Sense Society UK Emma Webb, researcher and author Dr Rakib Ehsan, Steven Evans of the National Secular Society, and Ben Jones, the FSU’s Deputy Case Director. The FSU is delighted to announce a new in-person and online event: ‘Blasphemy law by the back door?’ ![]()
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