academic freedom, Brian Martin, Featured, Higher Education, Public Engagement, SAVN, scientific controversies, Stop the Australian (Anti)Vaccination Network, university confidentiality requirements, university integrity, University of Wollongong
Fostering greater awareness of how universities operate can serve them well when their integrity comes under attack
Media stories about universities often focus on shortcomings; the routines of good teaching, solid research and maintaining high standards rarely merit attention. Moreover, universities can sometimes find themselves under attack in spite of their commitment to high standards and following correct procedures. Brian Martin relays his experience of how defending a university’s integrity can be hamstrung by confidentiality requirements or […]