Protests are a hallmark of university life — but on campuses across England, student activism and academic freedom are facing mounting pressure. Demonstrations against the war in Gaza are increasingly being shut down, and some academics say they fear repercussions for voicing controversial views. Now, England’s higher education regulator is stepping in, introducing new guidelines aimed at protecting freedom of speech on campus. The World’s Europe Correspondent Orla Barry reports.
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