The University Project - http://univproject.posterous.org
Vlad Atanasiu co-founder of CROS - The Resource Center for (Romanian) Student Organizations: autonomy (self-directed learning and self development), integration of real life & learning (project based/service learning) and social learning (within communities of practice).
Beginning with a discussion about sensory perception - using herbs and spices - and ranging across vocational learning (example - acupuncture) and professional qualifications.
Architectural spaces and their configuration: impacts on learning.
A session that encompassed a breadth of topics from, the Occupy Everything movement to the emotional impact of contemporary university life.
Nick Stewart leads a discussion on concepts of art beyond the the present day market driven one.
Philippa Young on why she rejected Oxford University's offer of a place.
James wallbank discusses the difficulties of funding radical social initiatives and how we might develop new strategies based on different values.
Talk by Dougald Hine at the opening of the 'Universities: Past & Future' event at the Hub Westminster, 14-16 October 2011.