The Arts and Humanities. Professor Richard Drayton

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Description: On 25 February 2011, a group of eminent researchers who work in arts and humanities disciplines in universities around the UK gathered in Cambridge for a conference called “The Arts and Humanities: Endangered Species?” In light of the present funding reforms to Higher Education, each was asked to give a seven minute talk about why the arts and humanities matter and what cultural and social benefits these subjects bring. Some stressed their contribution to self-knowledge and the ability and freedom to ask questions; others on the dangers of the current reforms and the threat they pose to British higher education as a whole. The films in this playlist offer YouTube viewers a chance to hear what each of them had to say.
 
Created: 2011-04-12 12:45
Collection: The Arts and Humanities: Endangered Species?
Publisher: University of Cambridge
Copyright: University of Cambridge
Language: eng (English)
Distribution: World     (downloadable)
Keywords: Arts; Humanities; Professor Richard Drayton;
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