Teaching About Terrorism: University of Strathclyde

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

According to the response of this University to the initial four part teaching terrorism FOI request, the answer to all four questions was 'no'. The four questions being:

• 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 of Strathclyde does not provide information to staff or students on any potential liability under Terrorism Legislation which may result from accessing teaching or research materials.

• 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 of Strathclyde has a process in place to carry out module reviews for academic purposes; however, explicit consideration of safety and risk under terrorism legislation is not part of this process.

• 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 would comply with any legislation requests and co-operate fully with the relevant authorities as and when required to do so.

• 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 does not have a policy in place specifically to promote all the objectives stated within the 'prevent violent extremism' report mentioned above. The following policies listed below cover some of the objectives and these are available to both staff and students:

• 1) Dignity and Respect Policy
• 2) Equal Opportunities Policy

A Chaplaincy Service is also available for use by staff and students. In addition, the University has in place conditions of service for a range of staff categories, which include disciplinary processes.

Resources

• Freedom of Information Results, Teaching About Terrorism: FOI Results
• University of Strathclyde, Teaching About Terrorism Freedom of Information Request 1 Response, Scribd