In contemporary discourse, the role of young people in shaping social and political landscapes has become increasingly pivotal. Across the Global North countries, a significant transformation is underway as liberal democracies find themselves tested by a surge in support for right-wing political … 
activism
keys and ethical guidelines for researchers to engage in public advocacy, without being regarded as an activist
Academic researchers have long been public advocates for various causes. Researchers taking normative positions on various societal issues is nothing new. Today, however, given the many challenges facing our society, the issue of public advocacy by researchers has taken on a new dimension. Many …
the pursuit of knowledge in a democracy: academic freedom and activism
As I write in the spring of 2025, we are in the midst of a crisis in the United States. The crisis is economic, social, political, and legal. One dimension of this crisis is the attack on higher education by the Trump administration. To date, this attack has included:
cuts to funding for …
editorial: activism in higher education
At numerous universities across the globe, students engaged in extensive demonstrations against the Israeli government’s military actions in Gaza, which commenced in response to the terrorist attack perpetrated by Hamas on October 7, 2023. The disciplinary action taken by university administrations …
“don’t take the bait in ’88: let’s educate!” – protest, celebration and education in Australia
Introduction
On 26 January 2025, Professor Gary Foley spoke from the steps of Victorian Parliament to a vast crowd gathered there to protest 'Australia Day': the national day of celebration to mark the beginning of British invasion of the continent. Foley told the protesters that "History has …