Category Archives: Universities

Peter Hallward has an open letter here about his suspension; and there is details of another rally, in support of Christian Kerslake as he goes into his disciplinary hearing on Monday here. Although the CRMEP is moving to Kingston, there are still … Continue reading →

Some very good news – the Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy is to move to Kingston University. This was the centre at the core of the Middlesex philosophy dispute. I’d heard rumours of this but it now appears … Continue reading →

Bit late on this – just back from Italy. You can find it here Quite amazing really to read of the University’s disregard for the union; although the timescales are frustratingly slow. In situations like this it is the casework … Continue reading →

Yes, it’s about Middlesex. But the list of signatories is hugely impressive. Find it here. Just given a lecture in Pisa – a wonderful town with history, architecture, great food and great weather.

The Save Middlesex Philosophy site has some important updates There is the text of the letter from the Vice Chancellor here. This is to update staff in the University as a whole about what is happening. There is a brilliant … Continue reading →

On Friday evening 28 May, in a message to all university staff, vice-chancellor Michael Driscoll confirmed once again the definitive closure of all the Philosophy programmes, squashing recent suggestions that management might be prepared to reach some sort of compromise. … Continue reading →

A report on the rally and some photos here; Nina Power at Infinite Thought on the student hearings here Nina’s piece is really interesting, and gives some positive thoughts about the events so far. I can’t see Middlesex University coming … Continue reading →

Middlesex UCU have finally made a move against management. an emergency meeting of Middlesex University’s UCU branch voted to condemn the disciplinary action against staff and students, demand the immediate reinstatement of postgraduate philosophy programmes and recruitment – and go … Continue reading →

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2fmvKkEy98&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PM7VVkmX3o&feature=related etc. – seven parts in total thanks to Infinite Thought – as ever a useful place to go for updates

I made it up to the rally in support of the suspended staff and students for a while this evening. A few photos follow… Lots of good speeches and a positive yet relaxed atmosphere. There is also a very good … Continue reading →