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Open letter receives over 200 faculty signatures opposing new draft of academic freedom policy

An open letter, signed by over 220 professors from across Canada — as well as the United States, Europe and Australia — is opposing proposed changes to UBC’s draft academic freedom policy, which is on the agenda for the upcoming April 16 Vancouver Senate meeting.

Aisha Chaudhry and Spencer Izen News April 15

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Senators hear academic freedom policy update, discuss strategic plan refresh

Senate met last night to talk about an open letter concerning academic freedom, the strategic plan refresh and pass several motions.

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