Tell Priti Patel: Stop your attack on journalistic freedom
Journalists who share leaks of official information should not face life imprisonment for doing their job
Ansgar Allen is a Lecturer in Education at the University of Sheffield. His research investigates connections between education, knowledge and power.
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Published in: openDemocracyUKSchools like prisons, prisons like schoolsThe Conservative government's latest announcement is not as absurd as first seems.
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Published in: openDemocracyUKIn praise of the 'economically illiterate' academicUniversity staff are now being drilled to see their work as part of a great financial machine to generate revenue,...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKAcademic writing - why bother?The opening up of academic material beyond select and expensive journals should be grasped as an opportunity to...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKThe solitary academic: a dying breedIn Britain a way of academic life is dying out. The research environment has changed. It demands 'impact',...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKThe heart of British schools and Gove’s ‘dark place’
UK education is dumbing down! British children aren't clever enough, quick enough, skilled enough! This is the fear...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKThe British public elect their JesusThe TV talent show 'Jesus Christ Superstar' chose its messiah yesterday by public vote - with the expert oversight...