Challenging Assumptions: Free Speech and EDI

A talk by Dr Arif Ahmed exploring the relationship between freedom of speech and equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in higher education.

Dr Arif Ahmed, Director of Freedom Speech and Academic Freedom at the Office for Students, will discuss the new regulatory environment surrounding freedom of speech in Higher Education. He will examine how freedom of speech, academic freedom, and EDI-related rights interact, considering issues like external speakers and institutional policies. The session will also cover key regulatory developments, such as the OfS free speech complaints scheme.