My father, Roy Shaw, was a leading figure in adult education and arts policy in the late 20th Century. He didn’t write a major book, but in numerous articles and lectures— many written while he held major policy roles—he laid out a distinctive egalitarian approach to education and the arts. Alongside writers like Raymond Williams and… Continue reading A celebration of Roy Shaw, with my article on his ideas
On Mass Politics and Direct Action | History Workshop — Read on http://www.historyworkshop.org.uk/activism-solidarity/on-mass-politics-and-direct-action/
I’ve written about the implications of the war and the Gaza genocide for British politics. The Greens can be the voice of the left and help mobilise the coaltion needed to stop Farage. I put my cards on the table - I’m joining them. https://open.substack.com/pub/martinshawx/p/the-genocide-the-war-and-british
youtube.com/watch My speech is from 37 minutes to 1.05.
You can now watch my lecture on 27 January 2026 to Philosophy of Education Sans Frontiers. You’ll need to sign into your Zoom account to view the recording. https://ucl.zoom.us/rec/share/vCX1k_-bU2Hk64rsNEwgrc5P2O6IxMTcWrXApiPEV9ENslA9WzbcWsdnyZBPhx4X.ictK4-pF_iadf1_y Passcode: J!M7mA^&
I will be talking in this Philosophy of Education Sans Frontiers online seminar, Tuesday 27 January 5.30-7 (London time). Further information from qasir.shah.14@ucl.ac.uk (contact if you wish to take part, as Zoom link in above link will not work). This talk will reflect widely on the character of Israel's genocide in Gaza, what it tells… Continue reading The Academy, Israel’s Genocide and the Phases of Denial
I’ve been interviewed by BBC Radio Ulster about my book The New Age of Genocide: Intellectual and Political Challenges after Gaza. It’s about 20 minutes long and begins at 12.36. My first interview with any BBC outlet in the last 26 months of genocide! https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002nks3
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