Ongehoord: Universiteitskrisis?

With Anelle Daries, Lou-Marie Kruger, Geo Quinot, Amanda Gouws(discussion leader)

Most tertiary institutions are currently in crisis. Contributing factors include neo-liberal and/or technocratic management, AI, and an assault on the curriculum (for example, subjects dealing with diversity, inclusivity, and equality). Neo-liberal management is more focused on outputs that can be measured in monetary terms. This contributes to the neglect and underfunding of the social sciences. The assault on the curriculum has a direct impact on gender, queer, and critical race studies. Donald Trump’s suspension of funding for these fields makes the impact felt in other countries as well. AI contributes to a crisis in assessment. Something that should concern us all is the impact this has on the university system