Academic freedom workshop (2 days event)
About this event
The workshop is a two-day, in-person event.
For more information about this event please visit:https://www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/49871/
About this event
Academic freedom is core to our work as scholars. It is under more threat than ever before, and a contentious concept that has been debated, weaponised and mobilised. This day-and-a-half workshop on academic freedoms will make space for participants to develop their own understandings of academic freedom in relation to their positionalities and their communities, using methods including speculative fiction and peer discussion. We will approach academic freedom as a collective and professional right, one which we must discuss and develop in order to defend.
The workshop will be informed by a panel of scholars working on academic freedom in principle and practice and will focus in particular on the future of academic freedom for early career scholars – as it is early career scholars for whom the most is at stake. The workshop will conclude with a session on translating participants’ academic freedom hopes and fears into tools for public advocacy, such as a collaborative manifesto.
The workshop is a collaboration between Cambridge’s Academic Freedoms Research Network, CRASSH and the Swedish Collegium for Advanced Studies.
About this network
Academic freedom is central to the research and education conditions of the university, and yet, globally, it has been in significant decline since 2013 (Lott 2023). This research network will build a community of scholars interested in understanding and advocating for the protection of our academic freedoms. It will also allow space for us to collectively define the concepts and practices of academic freedoms based on our experiences as scholars, in counterpoint to externally-derived definitions that have taken dominance in the public sphere, such as that of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023.
For details of this network please visit:
https://www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/research/networks/academic-freedoms/
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About Academic freedom workshop (2 days event) in Cambridge
Academic freedom workshop (2 days event) is a free independent taking place on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 7 West Rd, Cambridge CB3 9DP, UK, Cambridge, United Kingdom. Attendance is free — register to secure your spot. The event runs for approximately 9 hours.
Academic freedom workshop (2 days event) — key details
- Date:
- Thursday, May 7, 2026
- Time:
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Europe/London)
- Duration:
- 9 hours
- Location:
- 7 West Rd, Cambridge CB3 9DP, UK, Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Price:
- Free
- Format:
- In-person
What to expect at Academic freedom workshop (2 days event)
Join this independent over 9 hours for an engaging session of learning, discussion, and networking with fellow attendees.
Who should attend Academic freedom workshop (2 days event)?
This independent in Cambridge is ideal for:
- professionals and enthusiasts interested in this topic
- anyone looking to learn, network, and get inspired
Why attend?
- Free to attend — no financial commitment required
Cambridge event — May 2026
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Frequently asked questions about Academic freedom workshop (2 days event)
- When is Academic freedom workshop (2 days event)?
- Academic freedom workshop (2 days event) takes place on Thursday, May 7, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Europe/London).
- Where is Academic freedom workshop (2 days event) held?
- Academic freedom workshop (2 days event) takes place at 7 West Rd, Cambridge CB3 9DP, UK, Cambridge, United Kingdom.
- How much does Academic freedom workshop (2 days event) cost?
- Academic freedom workshop (2 days event) is free to attend. Register on the event page to secure your spot.
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- How long is Academic freedom workshop (2 days event)?
- Academic freedom workshop (2 days event) runs for approximately 9 hours, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Europe/London).