Chris Cordner, Convenor of the Philosophy Program at the University of Melbourne, writes:
Things are improving for the philosophy program at the University of Melbourne. We now have firm approval for two new positions, one in M and E and the other in Political, and provisional approval for a third position in Continental Philosophy. There is an agreement in principle for further positions to rebuild the program back to its former strength over the next 5 years, even if the significance of this agreement is unclear. But although there are still financial concerns and further battles to be fought along the way, this reversal is very heartening indeed.
We’d like to sincerely thank the many concerned colleagues who took the time to write letters to the Vice Chancellor explaining the importance of rebuilding the philosophy program. We’re very grateful indeed for their efforts and we’d like to let everyone know that the campaign has contributed very significantly to turning around the situation.
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