Cafe Sci: The Crisis in Post-16 Education

Alan Barker & Rob Peutrell

University and College Union

A discussion on the existential crisis engulfing Further Education in particular and post-16 education in general. What is going on? How did we get here? Where do we go in the future? We wish to raise awareness amongst the community of the value of this sector and discuss ideas for how we can resist the attacks upon it.

MEETING FORMAT: Our speaker talks, uninterrupted for 20 minutes, to introduce his topic. During a break to get drinks, the Hat goes round. Then there is an hour’s chaired question and answer session. Cafe Sci is funded by the Hat (no sponsors). We suggest a contribution £3 (waged) or £1 - £2 (unwaged). Full details here (https://www.meetup.com/nottingham-culture-cafe-sci/pages/about_-Cafe_Scientifique_et_Culturel%28Nottingham%29)