Cardiff Academic Freedom Association (CAFA) promotes academic freedom and freedom of speech at Cardiff University. We are strictly non-partisan and independent.
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Great to see our recommendations featured in the Welsh media...
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 wp.me/p8Mk4U-1doD
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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.
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May interest @ProfAliceS @ObhishekSaha @ianpacemain @johnarmstrong5 @NigelBiggar @JoPhoenix1 @MShipworth
Cardiff Academic Freedom Association retweeted
This is very important on Free Speech / Academic Freedom, ahead of Senedd elections. Well done to @prossertj and @CardiffAFA for launching this initiatve.
🚨🚨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.
cardiffacademicfreedomassoc.…
Cardiff Academic Freedom Association retweeted
🚨🚨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.
cardiffacademicfreedomassoc.…
This is a concerning development at @cardiffuni. The academic freedom of those who speak out against cuts must be guaranteed.
nation.cymru/news/cardiff-un…
Cardiff Academic Freedom Association retweeted
We have put this @CardiffAFA event in our May Newsletter and on our Forthcoming Events page. @FSW_Wales @SpeechUnion
afaf.org.uk/events/
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: eventbrite.com/e/academic-fr…
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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...
eventbrite.com/e/academic-fr…
Cardiff Academic Freedom Association retweeted
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:
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: cardiffacademicfreedomassoc.…
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Cardiff Academic Freedom Association retweeted
@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?
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...
eventbrite.com/e/academic-fr…
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...
eventbrite.com/e/academic-fr…
CC @SpeechUnion @epkaufm @FSW_Wales @ShiptonMartin @WillHayCardiff
Reposts are immensely appreciated!
Cardiff Academic Freedom Association retweeted
This should be interesting. Everyone says they support academic freedom. Let's see who really means it.
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: eventbrite.com/e/academic-fr…
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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: eventbrite.com/e/academic-fr…
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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: cardiffacademicfreedomassoc.…
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We thank @SpeechUnion for a grant which covers the room hire and speaker travel and accommodation costs. CC @epkaufm @MShipworth @GlynneVW