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Neoliberalism and the University, Part 1

A Discussion with Natalie Fenton and Alison Hearn

Episode 13 of the New Books in Critical Theory podcast, hosted by Marshall Poe, titled "Neoliberalism and the University, Part 1" was published on August 2, 2024 and runs 51 minutes.

August 2, 2024 ·51m · New Books in Critical Theory

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This is the Global Media & Communication podcast series. This podcast is a multimodal project powered by the Center for Advanced Research in Global Communication (CARGC) at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania. At CARGC, we produce and promote critical, interdisciplinary, and multimodal research on global media and communication. We aim to bridge academic scholarship and public life, bringing the best scholarship to bear on enduring global questions and pressing contemporary issues. Today, our hosts, Anjali DasSarma and Sim Gill, present the first of two episodes on neoliberalism and the state of the university as a deeply powerful structure, along with two incredible scholars: Professor Natalie Fenton and Professor Alison Hearn. In this episode, we explore the complex realm of neoliberalism and its profound impact on education systems in the UK, Canada, and the US. Join us as we unpack how neoliberal ideologies have transformed the very essence of the student experience. Neoliberal policies have reshaped the landscape of education, redefining relationships between students, faculty, and institutions. But what does this actually mean for the individuals learning and working within these institutions? Join us for an exciting conversation as we explore the complex and pressing issues shaping our academic worlds today. In this episode you will hear about: How Fenton and Hearn define and understand the university within neoliberalism The material working conditions of faculty, students, and other laborers across UK, Canadian, and US contexts Unionizing and what it means to work as a collective The Research Excellence Framework and Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario Capitalism and the university as a corporation Guest Biographies: Natalie Fenton: Natalie is a Professor of Media and Communications at Goldsmiths University. Alison Hearn: Alison is a professor in the Department of Information and Media Studies at the University of Western Ontario. Host Biographies: Anjali DasSarma: Anjali DasSarma is a doctoral student at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania. Sim Gill: Sim Gill is a doctoral student at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania and a research fellow at the Center for Advanced Research in Global Communication (CARGC) and the Center on Digital Culture and Society. Credits Interview by: Anjali DasSarma and Sim Gill Produced by: Eszter Zimanyi Edited by: Anjali DasSarma and Matt Parker Sound Mixing by: Matt Parker Music by: Zoe Zhao Blog post written by: Anjali DasSarma and Sim Gill Keywords: neoliberalism, higher education, labor rights This episode was recorded on November 15th, 2023 at the Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

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This is the Global Media & Communication podcast series. This podcast is a multimodal project powered by the Center for Advanced Research in Global Communication (CARGC) at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania. At CARGC, we produce and promote critical, interdisciplinary, and multimodal research on global media and communication. We aim to bridge academic scholarship and public life, bringing the best scholarship to bear on enduring global questions and pressing contemporary issues. Today, our hosts, Anjali DasSarma and Sim Gill, present the first of two episodes on neoliberalism and the state of the university as a deeply powerful structure, along with two incredible scholars: Professor Natalie Fenton and Professor Alison Hearn. In this episode, we explore the complex realm of neoliberalism and its profound impact on education systems in the UK, Canada, and the US. Join us as we unpack how neoliberal ideologies have transformed the very essence of the student experience. Neoliberal policies have reshaped the landscape of education, redefining relationships between students, faculty, and institutions. But what does this actually mean for the individuals learning and working within these institutions? Join us for an exciting conversation as we explore the complex and pressing issues shaping our academic worlds today. In this episode you will hear about: How Fenton and Hearn define and understand the university within neoliberalism The material working conditions of faculty, students, and other laborers across UK, Canadian, and US contexts Unionizing and what it means to work as a collective The Research Excellence Framework and Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario Capitalism and the university as a corporation Guest Biographies: Natalie Fenton: Natalie is a Professor of Media and Communications at Goldsmiths University. Alison Hearn: Alison is a professor in the Department of Information and Media Studies at the University of Western Ontario. Host Biographies: Anjali DasSarma: Anjali DasSarma is a doctoral student at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania. Sim Gill: Sim Gill is a doctoral student at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania and a research fellow at the Center for Advanced Research in Global Communication (CARGC) and the Center on Digital Culture and Society. Credits Interview by: Anjali DasSarma and Sim Gill Produced by: Eszter Zimanyi Edited by: Anjali DasSarma and Matt Parker Sound Mixing by: Matt Parker Music by: Zoe Zhao Blog post written by: Anjali DasSarma and Sim Gill Keywords: neoliberalism, higher education, labor rights This episode was recorded on November 15th, 2023 at the Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

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