Save Human Rights at Roehampton University
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Dear Roehampton University,
After the sad + shocking news of the closure of the Human Rights undergraduate programme, we are outraged that you are allowing this to happen.
The Human Rights course is a fundamental aspect to this university, it has such high prestige, and students come from across the globe to study it here.
The course has enabled so many people to go on and work international at the top levels and achieve their dreams whilst improving the world for others.
Roehampton was the first institution to offer Human Rights undergraduate and still remains the best in the UK, 2nd in Europe and is recognised internationally for being a centre of excellence.
The vast skills + passion of the staff in the Human Rights programme, here at Roehampton is so diverse and important, we have staff who have worked in the United Nations, teaching students who will go on to do the same. All the students come to Roehampton for many reasons but above it all we are passionate for Human Rights and being able to make a difference in the world.
The Roehampton University website boasts that its Human Rights department "leads the way with this unique programme" It also points out other fantastic achievements:
We are home to Crucible the only government-recognised centre of excellence in teaching and learning in the field of human rights in the country, for which Roehampton was awarded 4.5 million to set up.
The programme is supported by organisations such as Amnesty International and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
The head of subject for this programme is Dr Darren O'Byrne, whose publication Human Rights: An Introduction is the first textbook of its kind approaching the subject from a multidisciplinary perspective."
http://www.roehampton.ac.uk/undergraduate-courses/human-rights/ [accessed 04-11-10]
It is unbelievable to find out that the university has turned its back on a subject of which it was once so proud. I defy anyone who has been through the fantastic Human Rights programme to sit back and let them shut this subject down! Not only is this a course that has been thoroughly enjoyable to all who experienced it, but has inspired a generation of activists who care about the people that share our world.
Please sign the petition to help Save Human Rights at Roehampton, for future generations, this course is so important to so many, not just the students and staff at Roehampton but also the rest of the world!
After the sad + shocking news of the closure of the Human Rights undergraduate programme, we are outraged that you are allowing this to happen.
The Human Rights course is a fundamental aspect to this university, it has such high prestige, and students come from across the globe to study it here.
The course has enabled so many people to go on and work international at the top levels and achieve their dreams whilst improving the world for others.
Roehampton was the first institution to offer Human Rights undergraduate and still remains the best in the UK, 2nd in Europe and is recognised internationally for being a centre of excellence.
The vast skills + passion of the staff in the Human Rights programme, here at Roehampton is so diverse and important, we have staff who have worked in the United Nations, teaching students who will go on to do the same. All the students come to Roehampton for many reasons but above it all we are passionate for Human Rights and being able to make a difference in the world.
The Roehampton University website boasts that its Human Rights department "leads the way with this unique programme" It also points out other fantastic achievements:
We are home to Crucible the only government-recognised centre of excellence in teaching and learning in the field of human rights in the country, for which Roehampton was awarded 4.5 million to set up.
The programme is supported by organisations such as Amnesty International and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
The head of subject for this programme is Dr Darren O'Byrne, whose publication Human Rights: An Introduction is the first textbook of its kind approaching the subject from a multidisciplinary perspective."
http://www.roehampton.ac.uk/undergraduate-courses/human-rights/ [accessed 04-11-10]
It is unbelievable to find out that the university has turned its back on a subject of which it was once so proud. I defy anyone who has been through the fantastic Human Rights programme to sit back and let them shut this subject down! Not only is this a course that has been thoroughly enjoyable to all who experienced it, but has inspired a generation of activists who care about the people that share our world.
Please sign the petition to help Save Human Rights at Roehampton, for future generations, this course is so important to so many, not just the students and staff at Roehampton but also the rest of the world!
628 Signatures
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Nilou Marie H
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Tatiana D
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- I am signing for my daughter as well (Brisa Danieli) who was the youngest activist on campus while I was studying human rights.
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Richard P
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- Utterly ridiculous that this is even being considered.
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James H
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Bjorn Wander Z
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John T
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Dr. A.J. B
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Edit B
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Jamie S
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Dr. Phil A
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Claire F
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- I studied a number of modules in the department between 2007-2010. Shame on the university and funders for giving up on something so successful
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Satinderjit D
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Leanne M
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Andrew C
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Bendebka l
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Tom F
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- This is a course which fits perfectly with the liberal arts and liberal cultural ethos that makes Roehampton Uni unique
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Catherine L
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jay s
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jennifer r
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- a very sad day
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Linyan J
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Olivia P
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nimet
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Michael A
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- Comfirmed survivor of torture
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Rebecca M
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Thomas W
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Dr Lynn H
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Jill M
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James M
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- I am currently studying on this programme as a first year and can already see its lecturers' commitment to not only futhering the students' knowledge in the subject, but also encouraging us to actively engage in debates and allow our voices to become part of the lessons. It would be an extremely amateur decision to get rid of this course.
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Bruce M
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Yeganeh H
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Hameed M
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Kiwako K
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Callum L
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Amanda L
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- please stop removing programs from RU . You took mine away, I don't want it to happen to other students
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Thomas O
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Kit W
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Wayne S
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- Reverse this decision immediately!
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Cristina Ferreira H
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- At a time when human rights are increasingly disregarded, it is inconceivable that the provision of suitable and specialised university education to future professionals capable of dealing witht he abuses is being discontinued.
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Jo S
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- We need people out there who are qualified in this area. It is crazy to let Hugely Ignorant Bullies (hibs) push out a course like this one.
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Dayna S
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Alix G
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Alexei S
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andrew p
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Avazeh K
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Thomas S
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Rebecca M
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Jake N
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- The importance of this course should not be underestimated. In a society so shut off from the humanitarian crisiss facing billions of people all over the world, it is course like this that will build the next generation of people equipped to face the complex challenges these issues present.
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Terrianne R
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Amy C
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Lorna C
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- why make cuts in an area which is excelling? it beggars belief!
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