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| − | '''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<ref>Teaching Terrorism, [http://www.teachingterrorism.net/ About], ''Teaching Terrorism'', Accessed 24-September-2010</ref> | + | '''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.<ref>Teaching Terrorism, [http://www.teachingterrorism.net/ About], ''Teaching Terrorism'', Accessed 24-September-2010</ref> |
==Freedom of Information Request 1== | ==Freedom of Information Request 1== | ||
| − | Does your institution provide any information or advice to students or staff on | + | 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. | :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 | + | 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 | + | :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 | + | 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 | + | :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 ' | + | 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 | + | :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.<ref>University of Sheffield, [http://www.scribd.com/doc/52241436/Sheffield Response to FOI 1], ''Scribd'', Accessed 04-April-2011</ref> |
==Freedom of Information Request 2== | ==Freedom of Information Request 2== | ||
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*Freedom of Information Results, [[Teaching About Terrorism: FOI Results]] | *Freedom of Information Results, [[Teaching About Terrorism: FOI Results]] | ||
| + | *University of Sheffield, [http://www.scribd.com/doc/52241436/Sheffield Response to FOI 1], ''Scribd'' | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
[[Category:Teaching About Terrorism]] | [[Category:Teaching About Terrorism]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:41, 4 April 2011
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.[1]
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.[2]
Freedom of Information Request 2
Resources
- Freedom of Information Results, Teaching About Terrorism: FOI Results
- University of Sheffield, Response to FOI 1, Scribd
Notes
- ↑ Teaching Terrorism, About, Teaching Terrorism, Accessed 24-September-2010
- ↑ University of Sheffield, Response to FOI 1, Scribd, Accessed 04-April-2011
