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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ellie Ng

Students should hear ‘uncomfortable or shocking’ views at university

The Office for Students say academic staff should not be constrained or pressured in their teaching to endorse or reject particular value judgements. - (Getty)

University students should be prepared to hear views that may be “uncomfortable or shocking” during their studies, as England’s higher education watchdog issued guidance on how institutions can protect freedom of speech.

New figures from The Office for Students (OfS) reveal that one in five academics across the political spectrum feel unable to teach controversial topics.

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