# Academics For Academic Freedom jobs and careers

> 0 open roles at Academics For Academic Freedom as of October 23, 2026. Source: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/academics-for-academic-freedom

Academic freedom – the responsibility to speak your mind and challenge conventional wisdom – defines the university and stands as a model for open debate in wider society. In today’s political climate it is harder than ever for academics to defend open debate. Restrictive legislation, and the bureaucratic rules and regulations of government quangos and of universities themselves, have undermined academic freedom. Many academics are fearful of upsetting managers and politicians by expressing controversial opinions. Afraid to challenge mainstream thought, many pursue self-censorship. The origin of AFAF Academics For Academic Freedom (AFAF) was founded in 2006 as a campaigning group for all lecturers, academic-related staff, students and researchers who wanted to defend unimpeded enquiry and expression. It began with a statement of Academic Freedom that lecturers, and others, could sign but has since taken up the case for free speech and academic freedom throughout the UK and Ireland. AFAF is also heavily involved in case work much of which never hits the headlines. Who we are AFAF has a core team made up of the director, an advisory board, three legal advisors, an events manager and others with specific responsibilities (e.g., compiling ‘The ‘Banned’ List). Offers of help are welcome. Statement of Academic Freedom ‘We, the undersigned, believe the following two principles to be the foundation of academic freedom: (1) that academics, both inside and outside the classroom, have unrestricted liberty to question and test received wisdom and to put forward controversial and unpopular opinions, whether or not these are deemed offensive, and (2) that academic institutions have no right to curb the exercise of this freedom by members of their staff, or to use it as grounds for disciplinary action or dismissal.’ Sign the AFAF statement of academic freedom here: https://www.afaf.org.uk/afaf-statement/

## Key facts

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| Open roles | 0 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Employees | 1 to 10 |
| Website | https://afaf.org.uk |

## Leadership

- Lawrence Patihis, Cofounder of Portsmouth Academics For Academic Freedom

## Common questions

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### Where is Academics For Academic Freedom headquartered?

Academics For Academic Freedom is headquartered in United Kingdom.

### Who leads Academics For Academic Freedom?

Lawrence Patihis, Cofounder of Portsmouth Academics For Academic Freedom, is at the top of Academics For Academic Freedom's org chart.

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