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Within the bounds of marketisation
05 December 2023, 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Join this event to hear Carolina Guzmán-Valenzuela explore the diverse aspirations of Chile's first-in-generation students.
This event is free.
Event Information
Open to
- All
Availability
- Yes
Cost
- Free
Organiser
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Emily Betz
Location
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Room C3.09UCL IOE20 Bedford WayLondonWC1H 0AL
In higher education, especially within the market-driven environment of Chile, first-in-generation students do not constitute a monolithic group. Many of these students come from impoverished backgrounds, yet there is a significant diversity in their aspirations.
Carolina will draw attention to those students who, despite their socio-economic constraints, exhibit ambitious 'grammars of aspiration' commonly seen within middle or upper-class demographics.
She will delve into the distinct educational paths these students embark upon and the intricacies of these journeys.
This in-person event will be particularly useful for researchers and policymakers.
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About the Speaker
Professor Carolina Guzmán-Valenzuela
Professor of Higher Education at Universidad de Tarapacá, Chile
Over the past decade, she has critically engaged with the evolving challenges and roles of 21st-century universities.
Her research illuminates the intricate relationships universities maintain with both the state and market forces. With a deep-seated interest in the impacts of neoliberal policies, she further delves into issues such as university decolonisation and the geopolitics of knowledge creation.