Higher education institutions have always had a responsibility to protect freedom of expression, and doing so has always posed a tricky balancing act of upholding academic freedom whilst maintaining the safety of their communities. But in recent years, with additional regulatory requirements added into the mix, and growing global political polarisation, the challenge to meet harassment duties and protect lawful free speech has become increasingly contested, complex and resource-intensive.

With Neil Chakraborti, Director of the Centre for Hate Studies and Professor of Criminology at the University of Leicester and Sammy Li, Assistant Director of Student Affairs (Postgraduate and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion). Come ready to challenge your own views and debate how universities should draw the line.