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Academic

Glasgow’s JK Rowling trigger warning underlines importance of CAF’s latest campaign

A host of classic books for young people, including the first Harry Potter novel, have been marked with trigger warnings at one of the country’s leading universities. Students at the University of Glasgow have been cautioned that Harry Potter and…

Frederick Attenborough
16 December 2025

Academic

Aberdeen lecturer cleared after year-long investigation over claims of transphobia

A photograph of Dr John Baird, the University of Aberdeen lecturer recently cleared of transphobia allegations.

The University of Aberdeen has concluded an investigation into a senior lecturer accused of bigotry and transphobia by “trans activist” students, clearing him of all allegations following a “preposterous” set of claims in a year-long inquiry that he says should…

Frederick Attenborough
18 November 2025