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Save Middlesex Philosophy occupation extended

Statement from the student occupation at Middlesex University The student occupation at Middlesex University now covers the entire Mansion Building at Trent Park campus. The occupation was extended earlier this evening in light of continued management refusal to meet us … Continue reading

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UPDATE: Alberto Toscano and Nina Power have also joined us

We have also just noticed Alberto Toscano and Nina Power outside our windows. We really appreciate their support in our drive to reverse Middlesex University’s unjustified shutdown of our Philosophy department.

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UPDATE: Étienne Balibar has come to join our rally

We gratefully welcome Étienne Balibar, who has come to join our rally to save Philosophy at Middlesex University!

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URGENT update: rally in support of student occupation Wednesday 5 May 4:30pm at Trent Park

All supporters of the campaign are invited to celebrate Philosophy at Middlesex at the annual Philosophy Society party, Wednesday 5 May at 4:30pm, in the Drawing Room (M005) at Trent Park, and to rally in support of the ongoing student … Continue reading

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Students in Occupation in the Boardroom

From the student occupation committee: Last week, we were invited to a meeting with Dean of Arts Ed Esche and Deputy VC Margaret House at 10.30 on Tuesday 4th May (the day before our deadlines), to address our concerns about … Continue reading

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Petition to save Middlesex philosophy

Please take a moment to read this petition to save Middlesex’s philosophy department. You can sign it online at the GoPetition site. The abrupt closure of the Philosophy programmes at Middlesex University is a matter of national and indeed international … Continue reading

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Middlesex University announces the closure of its top-rated department: Philosophy

Late on Monday 26 April, the Dean of the School of Arts & Humanities, Ed Esche, informed staff in Philosophy that the University executive had “accepted his recommendation” to close all Philosophy programmes: undergraduate, postgraduate and MPhil/PhD. Philosophy is the … Continue reading

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