British Academia

We need to open the academic mind
Getting rid of the the Research Excellence Framework would be a good start.
Joanna Williams, SPIKED, 15 December 2014

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The “program of obedience” and conformity exists in many European states and demonstrates the downfall of higher education. It goes along with the conservative or even reactionary mood of our societies.

In defence of the ‘white’ curriculum

Student campaigns for 'inclusive' courses are undermining academic freedom.

‘Why is my curriculum white?’ This provocative question is the title of a film being made by University College London’s (UCL) Black and Minority Ethnic Students’ Network. The film, produced in conjunction with academic staff, is part of a campaign ‘pushing for the most inclusive, well-rounded and progressive learning environment possible’. UCL students are acting on recommendations from the National Union of Students (NUS) and Universities Scotland that state ‘institutions must strive to minimise Euro-centric bias in curriculum design, content and delivery, and establish mechanisms to ensure this happens’.

Joanna Williams, SPIKED, 22 October 2014