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Global Leaders Unite to Defend Academic Freedom in London

10/18/2025

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Grady Advocates Academic Freedom

On October 15, 2025, London hosted an international conference on academic freedom.
It was co-hosted by Education International and the University and College Union.
Leaders discussed global threats to academic freedom, including political interference and marketisation.
UCU General Secretary Jo Grady cited UK higher-education challenges like course closures and persecution of academics.
Participants developed strategies to defend the right and promote democracy and progress.

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Jackson Supports Redistricting

California Assembly member Dr. Corey Jackson endorses Proposition 50, a measure to temporarily redraw congressional maps to counter gerrymandering and balance power in the House of Representatives.
The proposition would empower voters and promote transparency in district boundary decisions.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley condemns Republican-led attacks on the Voting Rights Act, saying they threaten Black political power.
Both Jackson and Pressley call reforms to protect voting rights and ensure representation.

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Grady Advocates Academic Freedom

On October 15, 2025, London hosted an international conference on academic freedom.
It was co-hosted by Education International and the University and College Union.
Leaders discussed global threats to academic freedom, including political interference and marketisation.
UCU General Secretary Jo Grady cited UK higher-education challenges like course closures and persecution of academics.
Participants developed strategies to defend the right and promote democracy and progress.

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