Teaching About Terrorism: University of Sheffield

Teaching About Terrorism is a 2009/10 research project funded by C-SAP, one of the Higher Education Academy's subject networks. The project aims to research the extent and nature of teaching about terrorism in UK Universities, primarily in the disciplines of Sociology, Politics and Criminology.

Freedom of Information Request 1

Does your institution provide any information or advice to students or staff on any potential liability under Terrorism legislation which might result from accessing materials for teaching or research?

The University does not hold any such information.

Does your institution have any kind of procedure to review or assess reading lists,module descriptors or other teaching materials which explicitly or in practice considers questions of safety and risk under terrorism legislation as part of its remit?

The University does not have any review process which looks at such information and materials from the perspective mentioned.

Does your institution have any system, policy or procedure in place for dealing with any potential actions taken by the authorities against the institution, its students or staff under Terrorism legislation?

The University does not have any system, policy or procedure in place for dealing with any potential actions taken by the authorities against the institution, its students or staff under Terrorism legislation as the legislation relating to Terrorism would take precedency.

Does your institution have any system, policy or procedure in place for 'preventing violent extremism' as recommended for example in the government guidance document Promoting Good Campus Relations?

The University received the guidance document and a number of actions have been taken as a result. The University has formed a very strong partnership with South Yorkshire Police that enables early intervention in respect of safeguarding against and preventing extremism. The partnership follows the guidance document cited in Q4 to address effectively concerns surrounding emerging instances of extremism to enhance excellent campus relations and community safety.

Resources

• Freedom of Information Results, Teaching About Terrorism: FOI Results
• University of Sheffield, Response to FOI 1, Scribd