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[FNU 42] Academic freedom42
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(2) “Academic freedom” means the freedom of the University, within the law, including the best traditions of the academia and the highest ethical standards—
- (a)to employ and to determine the terms and conditions of its staff;
- (b)for the University to regulate the content of subjects taught at the University, and to determine the mode of teaching and assessment that best promotes learning; and
- (c)for staff and students to question and test received wisdom, to put forward new ideas and to state controversial or unpopular opinions within the best traditions of advancing such ideas, and to engage in research and publication.
(3) In the performance of their functions, the Council and management of the University, as well as policy, and authorities and agents of the State, shall always act in ways that are consistent with promoting academic freedom at the University.