By Jana Bacevic [This review essay was originally published at the LSE Review blog on 19 December 2019] It is perhaps cliché to say that no conversation concerns only its subject. Rarely, however, does this ring as true as when it comes to universities, institutions that are simultaneously objects of inspiration and intimidation, pride and … Continue reading What we talk about when we talk about universities
Our new MPhil programme: Knowledge, Power and Politics in Education
Following a successful launch at the Faculty’s post-graduate open day, applications are currently being received for the Faculty’s new full-time MPhil route in Knowledge, Power and Politics in Education. The course presents an exciting new offering in the Faculty MPhil programme, drawing on an interdisciplinary approach to examine the dynamics shaping knowledge formation in formal, … Continue reading Our new MPhil programme: Knowledge, Power and Politics in Education
The Platform University 2, March 10th-11th 2020
10 - 11 March 2020 Lancaster University Unfortunately, we have to cancel this event for a second time because it clashes with the next UCU strike action. This event won't be rescheduled and we have left this post here for reference. Higher education is increasingly ‘platformised’. Indeed, digital platforms have become ubiquitous. They are dominant … Continue reading The Platform University 2, March 10th-11th 2020
Letter from Chilean Students at the Faculty of Education
Dear fellow members and students of the Faculty of Education, As Chilean students at the Faculty of Education, we would like to share information about the current situation in our country to raise awareness and international solidarity about this social and political crisis. As you may know, we lived a cruel military dictatorship between 1973 … Continue reading Letter from Chilean Students at the Faculty of Education
The Bernstein Reading Group
The Bernstein Reading Group aims to bring together students and staff who use Bernstein in their study and hence generate a discussion about Bernstein's work at the faculty. The group's insight on Bernstein's work is on using his conceptual tools to discuss issues of globalisation, knowledge and pedagogy. First meeting: Friday 8th November from 5pm-6.30pm … Continue reading The Bernstein Reading Group
