| EDUCATION & DEVELOPING COUNTRIES |
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| 75 years |
Dept for International and Comparative Education 1985-1995 |
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| Dr John Breakell: lecturer 1987-1993, Head of International Development Unit 1993 – 1999, PhD student late 1990s |
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John recalls two projects undertaken by the department in Andhra Pradesh (India) and Indonesia. |
| Rajee recalls the supportive environment of the department, the experiences of working with colleagues and students from all over the world, and the demanding role of organising department social events! |
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Dr Pat Pridmore: lecturer 1989 – present, PhD student 1991-1996 |
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Pat recalls the challenges of being a PhD student whilst also a lecturer in the department. |
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Mercy recalls the change from the life of a civil servant in the Cameroon to that of a student at the Institute. She remembers the challenges of completing a doctorate, particularly of presenting her ideas for discussion to fellow students and staff. |
| Professor Charles Nherera: student 1991 - 1994 |
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Charles recalls the support of various members of staff for his PhD and how this has helped his work since leaving the Institute. |
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Anil talks about the links of the department with the Institute of Ismaili Studies and his continuing interest and work in the area of emergency education and also Muslim education. |
| Professor Guy Neave: Professor of Comparative Education 1985 – 1990 |
| Guy recalls a departmental retreat and the Chairman’s strategy for encouraging cooperation amongst staff by means of a heated game of croquet. |
| Anne recalls how she transferred from SOAS to the Institute and remembers in particular the support of her PhD supervisor, Professor Angela Little. |
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Compiled and edited by Clare Bentall and
Angela Little. First issued Spring 2005. |
