Free speech in universities has to be protected from "chilling" intolerance and "over-zealous" regulations, says the Universities Minister, Sam Gyimah.
The minister has met university and student leaders on Thursday to create a more straightforward set of guidelines for ensuring open debate on campus.
Mr Gyimah warned "unfashionable or unpopular" views should not be stifled.
The meeting of higher education groups and government - described as a "free speech summit" - is a response to concerns that universities have become hostile places for freedom of expression.
There have been warnings about speakers being blocked by so-called "no platforming", where it's claimed their views are so offensive that students try to stop them speaking.
