Monthly Archives: May 2010

Radical Poetry

On Wednesday evening at 7.00pm, we’ll be having a performance of contemporary radical poetry by Sean Bonney. Some others from his network of radical poets might be coming along as well. Do come along and enjoy the power of the … Continue reading

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Letter from Martin Hägglund

To the Middlesex University Board of Governors, I am writing to convey my disbelief at your decision to close the philosophy department at Middlesex. As a current member of the Society of Fellows at Harvard University, and a former Charlotte … Continue reading

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New email list

To join our mailing list and receive announcements and updates regarding the campaign, just send an email to savemdxphil+subscribe@googlegroups.com

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Writing to the Board

A few people have asked us about writing to the board of governors. We believe the time has indeed come to start sending letters and emails to the board and hence we urge you all to write to them. Feel … Continue reading

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Programme – Monday

We’re continuing to host events at the Mansion. Watch this space for more updates. 7pm-10pm – Toni Prug – Cyber Activism

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FAQ: Recruitment and research at Middlesex Philosophy

The university states that Philosophy has ‘only 12 students each year’. This figure is the three-year average for the BA Hons undergraduates only (a programme on which applications were up 118% prior to suspension in March 2010). However, Philosophy mainly … Continue reading

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Press Round-up

There’s a new article by Lynne Segal (who came to speak to us today) up on the Guardian’s site. See also Friday’s piece by Frederika Whitehead. There is an article in the Observer today (although please approach the figures with caution … Continue reading

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Photos from the Middlesex Occupation

Some photos from the last few days of the Middlesex University Occupation:

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Harvey (Elizabeth) letter

8 May 2010 Dear Professor Driscoll, I am writing to express my dismay at the decision to close the Philosophy programmes at Middlesex University and to close down the Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy.  My specialism is not … Continue reading

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Busch (AIPPh) letter

Le 6 mai 10 à 09:00, Dr. Werner Busch a écrit : Dear colleagues philosophers, As president of the Association Internationale des Professeurs de Philosophie (AIPPh), enregistrée à Bruxelles, I am very disappointed that the Philosophy Department of Middlesex University … Continue reading

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