<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Alumni for Free Speech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Promoting Free Speech At Universities. Non-partisan campaign encouraging UK university and college alumni to defend free speech, academic freedom and viewpoint diversity.]]></description><link>https://www.affs.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:04:44 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.affs.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why Free Speech Matters for Students Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an age where information flows freely and opinions clash, the concept of free speech has never been more critical, especially for students. As young individuals navigate their educational journeys, the ability to express themselves openly shapes their identities, influences their learning experiences, and prepares them for the complexities of the world beyond school. This blog post explores the significance of free speech for students today, the challenges they face, and the implications...]]></description><link>https://www.affs.uk/post/why-free-speech-matters-for-students-today</link><guid isPermaLink="false">c41c60ea-cbb7-47df-8be0-0383930ae34e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:32:20 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>admin219589</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defending Free Speech on University Campuses]]></title><description><![CDATA[In recent years, the issue of free speech on university campuses has sparked intense debate across the globe. As institutions of higher learning, universities are meant to be bastions of free thought and expression. However, incidents of censorship, protests against speakers, and calls for safe spaces have raised questions about the state of free speech in these environments. This blog post explores the complexities surrounding free speech on university campuses, the challenges faced, and the...]]></description><link>https://www.affs.uk/post/defending-free-speech-on-university-campuses</link><guid isPermaLink="false">22bbb7af-4ee7-4031-ac21-0bba1312a106</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:32:15 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>admin219589</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join the Fight for University Free Speech Rights]]></title><description><![CDATA[In recent years, the issue of free speech on university campuses has sparked intense debate across the globe. Students, faculty, and administrators are grappling with the balance between protecting free expression and maintaining a respectful, inclusive environment. As we navigate this complex landscape, it is crucial to understand the implications of free speech rights in academia and the importance of defending these rights for future generations. Understanding Free Speech in Academia Free...]]></description><link>https://www.affs.uk/post/join-the-fight-for-university-free-speech-rights</link><guid isPermaLink="false">8a1bb6de-de44-4df6-9c63-4c6db7aebc24</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:32:15 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>admin219589</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[KYR statement published]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have just published an important statement, Know Your Rights]]></description><link>https://www.affs.uk/post/kyr-one-pager</link><guid isPermaLink="false">52c63dfa-acf6-4c76-884c-eeba7962e629</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 10:11:20 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>admin219589</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[EDI and Free Speech at Universities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our major Freedom of Information campaign about resource allocation between EDI and free speech protection may well shock you]]></description><link>https://www.affs.uk/post/edi-free-speech-universities</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5c242b40-06bc-4b6f-b22b-8d84b31acad7</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 10:47:50 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>admin219589</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detailed statements about Free Speech issued]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our major Freedom of Information campaign about resource allocation between EDI and free speech protection may well shock you]]></description><link>https://www.affs.uk/post/detailed-statements-about-free-speech-issued</link><guid isPermaLink="false">819517ba-f2c4-49c0-a434-98e1f356d051</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 13:58:40 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>admin219589</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Director of Free Speech appointed]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are delighted to see that Professor Arif Ahmed has officially been appointed]]></description><link>https://www.affs.uk/post/first-director-of-free-speech-appointed</link><guid isPermaLink="false">83027763-5ccc-480b-909f-fcb986eb76d0</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2023 07:34:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>admin219589</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[More good news...Oxford Union to remain at Freshers Fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[OUSU announced it would exclude the Oxford Union from Freshers Fair, then retracted after pressure.]]></description><link>https://www.affs.uk/post/more-good-news-oxford-union-to-remain-at-freshers-fair</link><guid isPermaLink="false">046a481d-011e-415c-9d8b-772f6312b2ee</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 09:59:55 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>admin219589</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Universities Freedom of Speech bill finally becomes law]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 is now law]]></description><link>https://www.affs.uk/post/universities-freedom-of-speech-bill-finally-becomes-law</link><guid isPermaLink="false">7356a2a6-a9b2-44e2-98ed-b06dcf4673c2</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 09:02:20 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>admin219589</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update: Free Speech concerns at Sussex fall on deaf ears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sussex VC failed to engage with detailed free speech issues AFFS raised.]]></description><link>https://www.affs.uk/post/update-free-speech-concerns-at-sussex-fall-on-deaf-ears</link><guid isPermaLink="false">7d4fac9e-50b3-4d19-957e-1ee857f4b507</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 10:32:54 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>admin219589</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update: Edinburgh University security failures causes cancellation of screening of Adult Human Female for a second time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edinburgh failed to prevent activists disrupting the Adult Human Female rescreening.]]></description><link>https://www.affs.uk/post/update-edinburgh-adult-human-female-second-cancellation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">11e5834d-849a-4c00-a01d-f3bc17d63958</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 10:08:23 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>admin219589</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update: St Andrews continues to stonewall on disclosing training materials]]></title><description><![CDATA[St Andrews doubled down on refusing to disclose mandatory EDI training materials.]]></description><link>https://www.affs.uk/post/update-st-andrews-continues-to-stonewall-on-disclosing-training-materials</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1e6f1b53-f835-46cd-85db-5e9d25aa14d8</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 09:33:30 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>admin219589</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update: Cambridge. We have reported them to the Office for Students.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite repeated attempts to get Cambridge to set matters right re Helen Joyce, AFFS reported findings to the OfS.]]></description><link>https://www.affs.uk/post/update-cambridge-we-have-reported-them-to-the-office-for-students</link><guid isPermaLink="false">d616cfd2-31a6-4db2-824f-b4475da22cc3</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>admin219589</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update: St Andrews. The Herald and The Sunday Times publish articles about zero expenditure on free speech in the context of high EDI costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[235k a year on EDI and nothing on free speech]]></description><link>https://www.affs.uk/post/update-st-andrews-the-herald-and-the-times-publish-articles-about-edi-costs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">bf1a996d-16ab-4777-b5ae-ad4e3b366f48</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:23:43 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>admin219589</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update: St Andrews. We have written to request an internal review.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following St Andrews refusal to disclose mandatory EDI training, AFFS requested an internal review.]]></description><link>https://www.affs.uk/post/update-st-andrews-we-have-written-to-request-an-internal-review</link><guid isPermaLink="false">134ff59b-904c-4fc4-b314-ad481724b17d</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>admin219589</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Professor Steven Greer and Bristol University's failures to protect him: the worst case since Kathleen Stock at Sussex?]]></title><description><![CDATA[AFFS has written to Bristol about free speech and governance failures in its treatment of Professor Steven Greer.]]></description><link>https://www.affs.uk/post/professor-steven-greer-and-bristol-universitys-failures-to-protect-him</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9d2d5157-1938-4173-ba53-b99b67e92705</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>admin219589</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student activists at Royal Holloway cause cancellation of invitation to Baroness Fox]]></title><description><![CDATA[Student activists at Royal Holloway caused cancellation of an invitation to Baroness Fox.]]></description><link>https://www.affs.uk/post/student-activists-at-royal-holloway-cause-cancellation-of-invitation-to-baroness-fox</link><guid isPermaLink="false">74cb50bd-52ea-45a6-9908-930b72a103d2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>admin219589</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[St Andrews have replied to our FOI request]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have received a reply to our Freedom of Information request.]]></description><link>https://www.affs.uk/post/st-andrews-have-replied-to-our-foi-request</link><guid isPermaLink="false">103921b2-f0c7-4af8-a54c-80c072440f5a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>admin219589</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foot-dragging over Adult Human Female continues at Edinburgh University]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following disruption of the Adult Human Female screening at Edinburgh, we wrote to the Principal.]]></description><link>https://www.affs.uk/post/edinburgh-university-still-confused-by-adult-human-females</link><guid isPermaLink="false">54edbe4a-52ea-4a01-955f-5be6197b9a45</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>admin219589</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free speech compliance issues at Sussex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free speech concerns at Sussex.]]></description><link>https://www.affs.uk/post/free-speech-compliance-issues-at-sussex</link><guid isPermaLink="false">d10cea02-0e6b-47a0-927a-c85e7926c457</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>admin219589</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>