Universities are often a central place for student activism. In recent years, the University of Edinburgh has seen occupations, campaigns, and actions that have put students in confrontation with University management. Across the UK, there have been cases of students being arrested, prosecuted, and suspended for disobedience and activism on their campuses. How tolerant should universities be towards student activism and disobedience? What role does protest serve in higher education institutions?

Speakers:

• Prof Oliver Marchart
  Professor of Political Theory, University of Vienna

• Ms Natasha Ion
  People & Planet

• Ms Hannah Roques
  People & Planet

• Prof Tim Hayward
  Professor of Environmental Political Theory and Director of Just World Institute, University of Edinburgh
  

• Dr Mathias Thaler (Chair)
  Chancellor’s Fellow and Senior Lecturer in Politics, University of Edinburgh

The Ethics Forum is being held in partnership with the Just World Institute and the Department for Social Responsibility and Sustainability.