Daily Archives: April 29, 2010
The Bologna Process and Struggles in the Transnational Space (Paris)
The Bologna Process, Transformations of the University, and Struggles in the Transnational Space Paris meeting: Thursday, May 4 – 4pm – Paris 1-Tolbiac (Amphi K) Participants: Gigi Roggero (edu-factory) Alexei Penzin (Institute of Philosophy of the Russian Academy of Sciences, … Continue reading
Filed under alternative education, critical thought, student movements
The Potosí Principle (Madrid)
How can we sing the song of the Lord in an alien land? / The Potosí Principle May 12 – September 6, 2010 Museo Reina Sofia, Madrid The Potosí Principle (Principio Potosí in Spanish) can have two meanings. The first of … Continue reading
Filed under art exhibitions, contemporary art, critical thought
We Don’t Need No Education (Middlesex University)
Middlesex University in the UK has decided to close its stellar philosophy department. Nina Power is one of the folks leading the charge to reverse this pathetic decision. closure of philosophy at middlesex: fightback starts now email the dean at … Continue reading
Ainur Kurmanov: The State of the Unions in Kazakhstan
In our previous post, we wrote about the recent arrest and jailing of Kazakh social activist and journalist Ainur Kurmanov, and the international solidarity campaign that has sprung up in his defense. We thus have decided it is a good … Continue reading
Filed under activism, international affairs, leftist movements, trade unions
Free Ainur Kurmanov!
http://www.ikd.ru/node/13296 On April 27, Ainur Kurmanov, leader of Socialist Resistance Kazakhstan and the public association Talmas (“Tireless”) was sentenced to fifteen days in jail by a court in Almaty. The reason for Kurmanov’s arrest and illegal detention was the fact … Continue reading
