We urge the UK government to recognise the humanities and social sciences as a public good and to invest fully in their future rather than leaving them to the vagaries of the market.
The petition has surpassed 1,000 signatures. I am now preparing a formal briefing document to present to the Department for Education alongside this list of signatories.
Reached 1,000 supporters
November 16, 2010
Reached 100 supporters
November 15, 2010
6 Comments
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Sarah Chapman
15 years ago
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STOP CUTTING FUNDING. Its essential for our kids to learn history and social studies or we are going to lose our grasp on reality.
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Emma Snyder
15 years ago
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My sociology degree helped me understand the world way more then any math class ever did. dont let these programs die out.
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David Hunt
15 years ago
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University is about more than just job training. keep these departments open.
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Lucy Ross
15 years ago
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need to keep these subjects funded. without them we are missing the point of education entirely.
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Tom Richards
15 years ago
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Too much focus on STEM and not enough on the actual culture. shame on the government for this.
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Simon Quinn
15 years ago
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The way they talk about these subjects like they dont matter to society is crazy. everything isnt about making a quick profit.
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We urge the UK government to recognise the humanities and social sciences as a public good and to invest fully in their future rather than leaving them to the vagaries of the market.
The petition has surpassed 1,000 signatures. I am now preparing a formal briefing document to present to the Department for Education alongside this list of signatories.
Reached 1,000 supporters
November 16, 2010
Reached 100 supporters
November 15, 2010
6 Comments
S
Sarah Chapman
15 years ago
Featured
STOP CUTTING FUNDING. Its essential for our kids to learn history and social studies or we are going to lose our grasp on reality.
E
Emma Snyder
15 years ago
Featured
My sociology degree helped me understand the world way more then any math class ever did. dont let these programs die out.
D
David Hunt
15 years ago
Featured
University is about more than just job training. keep these departments open.
L
Lucy Ross
15 years ago
Featured
need to keep these subjects funded. without them we are missing the point of education entirely.
T
Tom Richards
15 years ago
Featured
Too much focus on STEM and not enough on the actual culture. shame on the government for this.
S
Simon Quinn
15 years ago
Featured
The way they talk about these subjects like they dont matter to society is crazy. everything isnt about making a quick profit.
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STOP CUTTING FUNDING. Its essential for our kids to learn history and social studies or we are going to lose our grasp on reality.