PhD: Understanding the politicization of university knowledge and education

Are you passionate about understanding the growing politicization of science and how to address these topics in university education?

Are you passionate about understanding the growing politicization of science and how to address these topics in university education? Then this four-year PhD research project is for you! 

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University science and education are in the midst of a storm: political developments and new, more confrontational forms of knowledge politicization have entered the realms of academic research and education. Political movements are increasingly challenging academia through questioning university collaboration between nations with different political orientations, research on specific emerging technologies and collaborations with societal partners. But some also question the use of certain terminology, and even disciplinary legitimacy. At the same time, students are raising questions about the societal roles and responsibilit...