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Education panel discussion
The values of higher education and human development will be the topic of a panel discussion on 31 January.
‘What's the University for?: An opportunity to discuss fundamental values of education and human development’ will be hosted by the University’s Chaplaincy, Institute for Academic Development, International Office and students’ association (EUSA).
A panel of experts will speak on key visions for university life. Speakers and topics include:
- Assistant Principal Sue Rigby, on university vision and funding
- Liz Bondi and Cecelia Clegg, on care and virtue in university teaching
- Paul Parvis on John Henry Newman's ‘The Idea of a University’
- Rector Iain MacWhirter on universities and the social good
The event will be held from 5.30pm to 7pm in the Chaplaincy Centre auditorium at 1 Bristo Square. Refreshments will be provided.
This article was published on Jan 18, 2012