CFP: Aims and Education

• Are you an undergraduate (of any discipline) with an interest in Philosophy of Education? 
• Would you like the experience of attending a Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain (PESGB) 
• Summer School at the University of Roehampton this summer?   
• Come and meet other interested undergraduates, spend a few days at our beautiful London campus and rekindle your inspiration and motivation for your studies!  
• You need not be particularly experienced in studying philosophy, but you should have an enthusiasm for philosophy of education and/or you should enjoy thinking and reading about philosophical issues in education and discussing these ideas.  

The 2012 theme is:   The Aims of Education 

The Summer School is run through presentations, seminars and discussion led by academics in the field of philosophy of education. The Summer School will be held at Roehampton in London.  

COSTS: The PESGB is covering all expenses except for travel to and from Roehampton. Tuition, on-site accommodation for two nights and all meals are provided by the PESGB.  

APPLICATIONS: Limited places are available. All applications must be sent by post.  

PLEASE NOTE - email applications will NOT be considered.  The application must include the following three items:

1. A letter from you explaining why you wish to attend the Summer School and how you feel it will benefit your studies (maximum 300 words). 
2. A supporting reference from a tutor on your undergraduate course (one paragraph of 50 words is sufficient). 
3. Proof of registration at your institution (this should be on headed note paper).  

Please post these documents to:  Natalie O’Driscoll, Academic Conference Coordinator, University of Roehampton, London SW15 4EE 

Closing date: Thursday 5th April 2012  

If you wish to ask any further questions about the Summer School, please contact: 

Dr Mary Richardson (020 8392 3085) 

Dr Mary Healy (020 8392 8165) 

Dr Carrie Winstanley (020 8392 3803)