Teaching Fellow, SOAS, University of London
Simon Perfect is a researcher and Teaching Fellow at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), where he leads courses on Muslim communities in Britain. He is also a researcher at Theos, the religion and society think tank.
Apr 04, 2021 10:34 am UTC| Insights & Views
The issue of free speech in universities continues to plague UK campuses. Earlier this year, the government announced landmark proposals to tackle the issue, including appointing a free speech tsar and giving the Office...
Oct 04, 2018 14:07 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics
Freedom of speech in universities is currently a major source of debate in the UK. Some parts of the media accuse students of being snowflakes who melt at controversy and want to shut down speech they disagree with. Other...
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