from Times Higher Education Supplement, 22 May 2008
Research into Islamic terrorism led to police response
By Melanie Newman
A masters student at the University of Nottingham who was arrested under the Terrorism Act under suspicion of possessing extremist material was studying terrorism for his dissertation, Times Higher Education can reveal.
Academics and students have expressed concerns […]
Category Archives: intellectuals
Research into Islamic terrorism led to police response
May 23, 2008 – 3:30 pm
University teaching and the web
March 21, 2008 – 4:14 pm
One of the interesting news on University teaching and the web I found in many days was “The Professor as Open Book” by Stephanie Rosenbloom, published on March 20, 2008, published by The New York Times, It is accessible online (I can’t tell for how long).
Homi K. Bhabha in Melbourne
February 29, 2008 – 8:54 am
“On Global Memory: Speculations on Barbaric Transmission”
Public Lecture by Professor Homi Bhabha
Thursday 17 January 2008 @ 06:30 pm - 07:30 pm
Carillo Gantner Theatre, Asia Myer Centre
Bhabha’s inspiring talk was also a charming performance. I was impressed by his ability to discuss to discuss a very complex, and delicate subject matter so effectively.
When Yanti and I […]
The Prestige and Privilege of “Intellectuals” in Indonesia
June 17, 2007 – 10:00 am
The news report below reveals nothing new for Indonesian and Indonesianists alike. A slightly different version of the same report “Intelektual Masih Dilihat sebagai Pemimpin Ideal”, available from Kompas, Sabtu, 16 Juni 2007.
But see also a counter note:
“Intelektual Sulit Menjadi Agen Pembaru”, Kompas, Rabu, 13 Juni 2007
and my earlier notes:
“Elite”, Kompas Minggu, 03 […]