Category Archives: Universities

Susan and I went up to Middlesex this evening for a brief visit. The security on site seemed relaxed about the whole thing, and as soon as we entered the building through an open window we were welcomed by one of … Continue reading →

A report in The Observer on the Middlesex situation

http://savemdxphil.com/letters-of-support/ Some really big names have written… I’m flattered to be in such company. I can’t remember such a strong reaction to a University department closure… though it’s certainly clear that the internet has helped with the mobilisation. I plan … Continue reading →

The story is now getting more mainstream media coverage http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2010/may/07/philosophy-cuts-closures-middlesex-university The most alarming part of this is the way the university can pocket money earned by philosophy’s previous research success long after the department is gone. Also worth noting that … Continue reading →

The occupation continues…. http://savemdxphil.com/2010/05/07/405/ see also the photos and all the links at Infinite Thought A letter with a terrific array of top names at The Times Higher – just picking a few it would include Badiou, Butler, Zizek, Negri, Ranciere … Continue reading →

http://anthem-group.net/2010/05/04/middlesex-occupation/ http://speculativeheresy.wordpress.com/2010/05/04/the-decline-of-middlesex-university/

A protest today, and it looks like things are getting serious Update – Verso’s blog has a more detailed report. It appears that the Dean and VC failed to show up to a meeting with students – unbelievable.

The History of Medicine centre at UCL is under threat of closure, since the Wellcome Trust are withdrawing funding. I first became aware of the work of the centre when I was doing my PhD and working on Michel Foucault’s … Continue reading →