Academic Freedom Code of Conduct and Risk Assessment
Dear University of Exeter,
Could you confirm whether your university has an academic freedom code of conduct, guideline or another formal agreement? If so, please provide access to this document.
Could you please confirm whether the university management conducts risk assessments for academic freedom prior to entering into institutional relationships with higher education institutions in authoritarian states? If so, please provide access to this document.
Could you please outline the process for beginning new, or re-evaluating current, institutional partnerships with or receiving funding from higher education institutions or state-linked organisations (particularly those in authoritarian countries such as China)?
I look forward to your response.
Yours faithfully,
Flo Marks
Dear Flo,
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Dear Flo,
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