Category Archives: letters of support

From the Guardian: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/may/27/middlesex-university-philosophy-department-closure “The decision to close the Middlesex University philosophy department has roused the indignation of the academic community across the world (Reason for being, Education, 18 May). Rated the highest of all Middlesex’s departments in the Research … Continue reading →

From http://savesussexeducation.wordpress.com/2010/05/25/support-for-middlesex/ The following motion was passed unanimously by the Branch at yesterday’s General Meeting: This branch condemns without reservation the suspension of a number of students and of Professors Peter Hallward and Peter Osborne [and Dr Christian Kerslake] by … Continue reading →

24 May 2010 Dear Board Member I write to protest against the suspension of students and staff involved in recent protests against the cuts in philosophy programmes at Middlesex University. It is clear that all the actions taken by the … Continue reading →

To the members of the board of governors of Middlesex University, In light of the new escalation of the dispute regarding the closure of Philosophy at Middlesex, the suspension of Peter Osborne, Peter Hallward, Christian Kerslake and several students from … Continue reading →

Dean Esche and Board of Governors Middlesex University The Burroughs London NW4 4BT 25 May 2010 Dear Dean Esche and Board of Governors, We write to express our shock and dismay at the suspension of students and Professor Hallward, Professor … Continue reading →

24 May 2010 Dear Members of the Board: Along with many educators and scholars throughout the world, we were horrified to learn of the suspension of faculty and students at your university. Such scornful tactics are ill-suited to the kind … Continue reading →

Dear Middlesex University Governors and Management: I emailed you a few weeks ago to express my utter bafflement at the decision to close your internationally renowned philosophy department.   You have failed so far to provide a considered rationale for this … Continue reading →

Dear Middlesex University Board of Governors: As the Director of the Graduate Program in Critical Theory at the University of California, Davis, I write to express my dismay at your decision to suspend our distinguished Middlesex colleagues, Professor Peter Hallward … Continue reading →

23 May 2010 Dear Mr. Esche You must, at this point, be very well aware of all the arguments that have been marshalled against your bureaucratic philistinism. You must, at this point, be very well aware that you have already … Continue reading →