There are some ideas we welcome, there are some we don’t allow There are some ideas we welcome, there are some we don’t allow by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 29/09/23 1
515 diversity and equality staff at universities. But just five for free speech. 515 diversity and equality staff at universities. But just five for free speech. by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 14/09/23
What would work to improve free speech on campus? What would work to improve free speech on campus? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 5/09/23 2
Image: Shutterstock We must address on-campus misogyny by upholding freedom of speech by Sunday Blake Comment 10/07/23 4
You can no platform Andrew Tate. Or can you? You can no platform Andrew Tate. Or can you? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 5/07/23 2
Image: Shutterstock Average experience scores belie a bifurcating cohort of survivors and thrivers by Jim Dickinson Analysis 22/06/23
Finally, some good news re free speech Finally, some good news re free speech by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 10/06/23
Image: Shutterstock It’s back to square one on free speech. Is antisemitism protected or banned? by Jim Dickinson Comment 1/06/23 3
It's a record year for no platforming (or is it?) It’s a record year for no platforming (or is it?) by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 25/05/23 4
Image: Midjourney PSHE in HE is here. It’s time to implement it properly by Jim Dickinson Comment 17/05/23 2
Image: Midjourney The free speech problem is a crisis of confidence by Jim Dickinson Comment 13/04/23 1
The tort is back - but will it survive the Commons? The tort is back – but will it survive the Commons? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 21/03/23
Another little layer of complexity to add to free speech deliberations Another little layer of complexity to add to free speech deliberations by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 15/02/23
In the free speech bill, the tort returns - but will it remain a backstop? In the free speech bill, the tort returns – but will it remain a backstop? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 8/02/23
Image: Shutterstock Students influencing the curriculum? That’s academic freedom by Sunday Blake Comment 6/02/23 4
Will free speech complaints be able to bypass the university? Will free speech complaints be able to bypass the university? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 2/02/23
Numberwanging on about free speech and academic freedom Numberwanging on about free speech and academic freedom by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 29/12/22 4
In the campus culture wars, is the process the punishment? In the campus culture wars, is the process the punishment? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 20/12/22 1
Brief, but not a lot of insight at OfS' free speech shindig Brief, but not a lot of insight at OfS’ free speech shindig by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 16/12/22 1
Image: Shutterstock NDAs and the Tort are out as the Free Speech Bill clears Lords’ report stage by Jim Dickinson Comment 8/12/22
Image: IKON Is “BBC balance” via US billionaires the answer to the campus free speech question? by Jim Dickinson Comment 24/11/22
Three remaining issues with the Free Speech Bill as we head towards report stage in the Lords Three remaining issues with the Free Speech Bill as we head towards report stage in the Lords by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 22/11/22
Universities aren't making students into lefty PC snowflakes after all Universities aren’t making students into lefty PC snowflakes after all by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 22/11/22 2
Image: Shutterstock What is freedom of speech without theatrical debating societies? This by Laura Curran SU Blogs blogs-su 16/11/22
00025706 To resolve conflicts in the campus culture wars, we need to listen as well as speak by David Ruebain Comment 7/11/22 5
The free speech bill will create chaos over student disciplinary processes The free speech bill will create chaos over student disciplinary processes by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 3/11/22
Image: Shutterstock The real free speech problem in universities by Paul Greatrix Registrarism 2/11/22 8
Image: Shutterstock Will the government be tort a lesson over free speech? by Jim Dickinson Analysis 31/10/22 1
Is it "quiet no platforming" or inevitable anxiety? Is it “quiet no platforming” or inevitable anxiety? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 13/10/22 2
Image: Shutterstock Debate on campus must mean more than Punch and Judy by Jim Dickinson Comment 13/10/22 1
Campus wokery (and tea and cake) on the march Campus wokery (and tea and cake) on the march by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 10/10/22
Image: Shutterstock Universities as “left-wing madrassas” are a myth by Elizabeth Simon Analysis 28/09/22
Changes to cancellation data collection Changes to cancellation data collection by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 27/09/22
In the campus gender wars, more education is required In the campus gender wars, more education is required by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 22/09/22 2
There isn't a free speech problem on campus after all There isn’t a free speech problem on campus after all by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 26/08/22 1
Growing more and more intolerant over the free speech agenda Growing more and more intolerant over the free speech agenda by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 14/07/22 7
Image: Shutterstock The minister’s letter of note hints at a threat to autonomy by Paul Greatrix Registrarism 29/06/22 4
Michelle Donelan fires a big new shot at the sector in the culture wars Michelle Donelan fires a big new shot at the sector in the culture wars by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 27/06/22 21
Image: Shutterstock Students want freedom from discrimination and freedom of speech by David Kernohan Comment 23/06/22 5
Would the new Bill of Rights impact free speech on campus? Would the new Bill of Rights impact free speech on campus? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 22/06/22 1
Report stage amendments to the free speech bill Report stage amendments to the free speech bill by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 10/06/22
Image: IKON Defining and tackling antisemitism is harder than many universities seem to think by Jim Dickinson Comment 10/06/22
Image: Shutterstock The Free Speech Bill is back – but there’s still plenty of problems by Jim Dickinson Policy Watch 11/05/22 3
Image: IKON When does free speech about harassment become harassment itself? by Jim Dickinson Comment 28/04/22 3
Image: Shutterstock OfS has a new priorities letter from ministers by David Kernohan Policy Watch 31/03/22 3
Higher education and antisemitism - vaccine or vector of transmission? Higher education and antisemitism – vaccine or vector of transmission? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 26/01/22 1
Image: Shutterstock A duty to disclose a decade of inward investment? An ill-considered amendment by David Kernohan Analysis 15/01/22 1
You get an ology, you’re a scientist You get an ology, you’re a scientist by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 22/12/21
Free speech Bills are like buses, etc Free speech Bills are like buses, etc by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 15/12/21 1
Image: Shutterstock Does the government really care about academic freedom? by Lee Jones Comment 19/11/21 2
wonkhe-university-plan Starting universities for political gain by David Kernohan Long read 14/11/21 12
Image: IKON The Free Speech Bill would have had no impact on the Stock case by David Kernohan Analysis 8/11/21 3
More "where do you draw the line" questions over campus free speech More “where do you draw the line” questions over campus free speech by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 13/10/21 1
Image: Shutterstock We won’t win the argument on EDI by hiding under some coats by Jim Dickinson Comment 8/10/21 2
Image: Shutterstock Universities should oppose, not just refine, the Free Speech Bill by Jack Ballingham SU Blogs blogs-su 3/10/21
Image: Shutterstock Universities should oppose, not just refine, the Free Speech Bill by Jack Ballingham Comment 28/09/21 1
It's one rule for most SUs and no rules for Oxbridge It’s one rule for most SUs and no rules for Oxbridge by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 17/09/21 3
A quick look at proposed amendments to the free speech bill A quick look at proposed amendments to the free speech bill by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 15/09/21
Shouldn't OfS have some evidence when it says there's a problem with free speech on campus? Shouldn’t OfS have some evidence when it says there’s a problem with free speech on campus? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 14/09/21 2
Image: Shutterstock Policy Exchange proposals on free speech and harassment get to the nub of the issue by Jim Dickinson Comment 13/09/21 1
Where do you draw the line on freedom of speech? Where do you draw the line on freedom of speech? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 9/09/21 2
Image: Shutterstock What the public believes about universities, and why by David Kernohan Analysis 21/07/21 1
The Free Speech Bill gets marked - three weaks and a satisfactory The Free Speech Bill gets marked – three weaks and a satisfactory by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 15/07/21
Does the free speech bill give legal protection to hate speech on campus? Does the free speech bill give legal protection to hate speech on campus? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 13/07/21
Image: Shutterstock The chilling effects of the free speech bill could be very extreme by Jim Dickinson Comment 12/07/21 8
OfS Chair James Wharton busts out another chartbusting hit OfS Chair James Wharton busts out another chartbusting hit by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 26/06/21
Woke universities and woke students - chicken and egg? Woke universities and woke students – chicken and egg? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 15/06/21 3
Image: Shutterstock What do we mean when we say it’s just student politics? by Jim Dickinson Comment 14/06/21 1
Image: Shutterstock Students will build back community better – if we support them to do so by Richard Brabner Comment 11/06/21 1
Now they've cancelled the Queen Now they’ve cancelled the Queen by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 9/06/21 2
Has the new free speech bill been properly thought through? Has the new free speech bill been properly thought through? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 3/06/21
Image: IKON Universities need a blended approach to freedom of expression by Jim Dickinson Comment 27/05/21 4
Image: Shutterstock What can the HE sector learn from Essex’s free speech cases? by Jim Dickinson Analysis 20/05/21 2
Image: Shutterstock Some big legal questions hang over the new free speech bill by Smita Jamdar Analysis 17/05/21 1
The young are both "woke" and up for a debate on campus The young are both “woke” and up for a debate on campus by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 17/05/21
Image: Shutterstock The government needs to grow up over free speech on campus by Jim Dickinson Comment 17/05/21
