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Student societies are “quietly” no-platforming suitable speakers out of fears of a backlash, according to a new report.
British universities, historically known for having long traditions of hosting guests to deliver speeches and engage in debates, are preemptively canceling guests.
The research, published by the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) think tank, looked at the role of student societies and the speakers they invite, or sometimes do not invite.
“Very often what you don’t hear is just as important as what you do hear about,” author and philosopher Frank Furedi told The Epoch Times. Furedi has long argued that freedom of speech is our most fundamental freedom and that a “cultural Taliban” is taking over campuses....