The University of Cambridge's Vice-Chancellor, Sir Leszek Borysiewicz, has issued a statement regarding the recent travel ban executive order passed in the United States, professing his incredulity stating "I cannot accept a policy that undermines academic freedom, disrupts partnerships, and blocks the pathways to understanding between peoples".
"The executive order issued by the United States government is an affront to one of the most fundamental human freedoms," says Sir Leszek Borysiewicz. "As the head of a university whose staff is actively engaged in research collaborations around the world, I cannot accept a policy that undermines academic freedom, disrupts partnerships, and blocks the pathways to understanding between peoples, faiths and nations."
He reinforced Cambridge's commitment to offering guidance and support to students or staff affected by the travel ban and repeated the University's determination to "champion openness, and the free exchange of knowledge across borders. Even as governments around the world seek to curb freedom of movement, the University of Cambridge remains committed to welcoming the best and brightest students and staff— irrespective of their nationality."
Read his statement in full.