Abhishek Saha is Professor of Mathematics at Queen Mary University of London. He has spoken about free speech, academic freedom and higher education policy at multiple venues, as well as published articles related to these topics in Times Higher Education, European Review and the Heterodox Academy blog. He is a founder member of the London Universities' Council for Academic Freedom and a co-convenor of the QMUL branch of Academics for Academic Freedom.
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Speaker's Title and Institutional/Organizational Affiliation:
Professor of Mathematics, Queen Mary University of London
Event Type :
Lecture/Presentation
Fireside Chat
Book Talk
Constitution Day Event
Classroom Visit
Workshop
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Debate, Forum, or HxConversation
Speaking Topics - List up to 5 specific topics or titles, each separated by a semicolon:
Academic freedom in the UK; Politicization of science and mathematics; The legal landscape on free speech and academic freedom in England; Are science and mathematics immune from the culture wars?; How can We Protect Academic Freedom and Build a Culture of Free Speech?
Blackout Dates (Dates speaker is unavailable, Days/Month/Year):
20 Dec 2024 - 5 Jan 2025
Distance Willing to Travel:
Will Travel Within 300 Miles/483 KM
Scholarly Area:
STEM
Modality of Event :
In Person and/or Virtual
Willingness to be recorded:
Willing
Speaking Fee (Not including travel/lodging expenses):
$0-$2,000 USD
Recent Appearance (1 of 5) -title, host institution, year:
Heterodox Academy at the University of Birmingham, 2024
Recent Appearance (2 of 5) -title, host institution, year:
Living Freedom summer school, 2024
Link to Speaker's Professional Website (to include sample writings and more extensive bio):
https://webspace.maths.qmul.ac.uk/abhishek.saha/