Campus Freedom and The New McCarthyism

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Conferences & public forums, Gadigal Country / Sydney

When

Where

The Quadrangle, The University of Sydney
University Pl
Camperdown NSW 2050
Australia

Why

Basic democratic rights have been dangerously restricted at the University of Sydney since October 7 last year. Organised by the National Tertiary Education, this public forum will discuss the McCarthyist regime that university authorities are imposing on staff and students, and its consequences for academic freedom, freedom of assembly, and political freedom in general.

  • When: Wednesday October 16, 5-6.30pm
  • Where: General Lecture Theatre, Main Quadrangle, University of Sydney and online - link supplied after registration (see below).

Speakers:

  • Wendy Bacon (UTS)
  • Ihab Shalbak (USyd)
  • Mohamed Duar (Amnesty International)
  • Naama Carlin (UNSW and Jewish Council of Australia)
  • Rand Khatib (USyd student).

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