Past events: Teach-In

The Free University of Cambridge: A Teach-In to Defend Education

On November 21st, Cambridge Defend Education held a teach-in, packed with debates and workshops about the higher education funding changes and how to oppose them.

• David Wearing’s speech about “Cuts: Necessity or Ideology”
• Nicholas Mead’s summary of the same debate

You can also download the high resolution poster.

Timetable

CHETWYND ROOM, KING’S COLLEGE

1.30 – 2.30

‘What can direct action achieve?’

Panel debate between Mark Bergfeld, NUS, Rahul Mansigani, CUSU president and Mel, Climate Camp.

2.30 – 3.30

Cambridge activists share stories of taking action. Includes a session on knowing your rights and staying secure.

3.30 – 4.30

‘Cuts – necessity or ideology?’

Panel debate with Richard Seymour and David Wearing

KEYNES HALL, KING’S COLLEGE

1.30 – 3.00

‘What is the place of universities in today’s world?’

Panel debate with Stefan Collini, Stathis Kouvelakis, and Alex Callinicos.

3.30 – 4.30

‘What can Unions do?’

With Paula Champion, Steve Sweeney and Will Smith.

LATIMER ROOM, CLARE COLLEGE

3.30 – 4.30

‘What are universities for?’

Workshop on universities and the structure of our education system.

5.00 - 6.00

Defend Education – open strategy meeting.