Feedback on the revised version of the Employment Equity Policy (GP 19) at SFU
The Academic Freedom group, signed by 32 professors, provided feedback on the revised version of the Employment Equity Policy (GP…
Recording of a discussion: The Purpose of Today’s Canadian University: A Heterodox Conversation”
On Sept 19, 2024, Geoff Horsman and Jeffrey Sachs discussed the role of modern Canadian universities, followed by a generous…
Feedback on the July 2024 draft of SFU’s Academic Plan for 2025-2030
Academic planning is a continuous process that ensures SFU programs, research, engagement, and support activities are well-positioned to achieve SFU’s…
Towards Institutional Neutrality – “Message from the President: The role of universities in polarized times”
September 9th brought a welcome message from SFU’s President, addressing institutional neutrality and taking a clear stance for neutrality. We…
[Discussion] The Purpose of Today’s Canadian University: A Heterodox Conversation
Date and time Thu, Sep 19, 2024 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PDT Location Simon Fraser University 8888 University Drive…
Changes to SFU’s Faculty of Graduate Studies as a result of our suggestions
The SFU Academic Freedom Group has prepared feedback on the proposal for a Faculty of Graduate Studies. Our letter has…
Our groups feedback to a proposal to establish an SFU Faculty of Graduate Studies
SFU sought feedback to a new Faculty of Graduate Studies, which contained some vague and worrying language. Our group created…
The SFU Academic Freedom Group founders at HxA 2024 in Chicago
The four co-founders of the SFU Academic Freedom Group, Alexandra Lysova, Richard Frank (from Criminology), along with Rachel Altman (from…
The Canadian contingent at HxA 2024 in Chicago
The Great White North was well represented at HxA 2024. At last count, there were over 40 HxA members from…
Podcast: Alexandra Lysova – Free Speech & University Policies
In this episode of Heterodox Out Loud , John speaks with Alexandra Lysova about her time as an academic after…