It was quite amazing to hear something different and quite critical this Friday (20 March 2009). After being constantly bullied into and given a scare about the British educational system, I finally heard some worthwhile points and comments (especially about REF, publishing and AHRC). As an international student in UK everything is complicated to begin with. And doing a PhD is such a solitary experience. But, I have been traveling a bit and I did my Masters in USA, so I am familiar with change, challenge and differences. So, being stretch is something that I am welcoming constantly as an experience. One thing that I can’t get though about the educational system in UK is why is perpetuating ready-served governmental ideas. So, I must say that on Friday I got a glimpse into something different and exciting. And especially for my field (practice led research) is important to dare preconception. So, well done! I can’t wait for some more.
http://www.journalofvisualculture.org/interdisciplinarity-arts-humanities.html
