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Emeritus professor says reviving adult education can rebuild UK democracy
Original: As (another Emeritus Prof.) John Holford (UNottingham) argues, one clear way to rebuild democracy in this country is to
John Holford, Emeritus Professor at the University of Nottingham, argues that rebuilding democracy in Britain requires reviving adult education. People sharing the argument agree, with mature students noting that access to lifelong learning opened doors for them and could do the same for many adults currently shut out of further study.
Why now: Renewed concern about democratic decline and cuts to lifelong learning is drawing attention to adult education as a remedy.
John HolfordUniversity of NottinghamUnited Kingdom
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- As (another Emeritus Prof.) John Holford (UNottingham) argues, one clear way to rebuild democracy in this country is to revive & rebuild adult education. As someone who was a mature student (studying between my mid-20s & mid-30s) I completely concur: for many, access to all… · ChrisMayLA6@mastodon.me.uk · 58
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