Students want more restrictions on free speech and safe spaces on campus compared with six years ago, a survey suggests.
It reveals that far more undergraduates want to be protected from difficult viewpoints and see certain groups or issues banned from discussion.
Universities should set out explanations of “academic norms” to new students in freshers’ week, the report from the Higher Education Policy Institute (Hepi) recommends. It also suggest that institutions should be careful not to invite too many controversial or inflammatory speakers.
While this is a UK survey I feel certain the same would hold true in North America. You have to wonder at the quality of education provided these young geniuses and whether it’s worth society’s continued investment.
