Australian Universities Should Break Their Silence On Foreign Institutions Targeting Queer Students
By Fin SpaldingAs a queer student in Australia, I am all too familiar with universities across the country celebrating Pride. Typically this comes in the form of Pride societies, or universities marching in solidarity with their queer students and staff at major Pride events such as Midsumma or Mardi Gras.They’re all feel-good times with lots of glitter and some genuine allyship – but as the old saying goes, “actions speak louder than words”.Across the globe, universities are a symbol of freedom of expression, education, and the pursuit of knowledge.