Civic Engagement by Universities Can Be Dangerous, Too

Yojana Sharma reports in a University World News about a recent debate on student civic engagement at a Talloires Network of community-engaged universities meeting in Cape Town, South Africa. Participants, including student representatives, discussed the safety and legality of student activities on campuses spanning South Africa, China, and Egypt. "Some universities urge students to refrain from overtly political activities, without necessarily setting boundaries," writes Sharma. "Others have no choice but to curb them because of existing laws—but are unclear on how to act when ‘breaches’ occur."