Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain

Information for Students

The Society has always welcomed the contribution of students to its various events, and projects. One of the main aims of the Society is to promote the study of Philosophy of Education at all levels. To this end, the Society has a Development Committee. For more information or suggestions please contact the convenor, Judith Suissa (j.suissa@ioe.ac.uk)

Students are encouraged to attend all Society events at local, national and international level. In addition the Society, periodically, holds events specifically for those enrolled on higher education courses.

Student Essay Competition

Pre Conference Seminar

A pre conference seminar for research students is held every year on Friday afternoon before the PESGB annual conference at New College, Oxford. The seminar is advertised in the newsletter and via e-mail to all members of the PESGB.

Pre conference 2011 Seminar Information wil be available shortly.

Summer School 2010

Following the success of our International Doctoral Summer Schools over the last four years, we are running an FREE RESIDENTIAL UNDERGRADUATE SUMMER SCHOOL this June. If you are an undergraduate student studying philosophy, education or a related discipline and you would like to immerse yourself in some summer study and social activities, take a closer look at the application form and requirements here.

The Society also welcomes applications for Grants and Awards to support the production and dissemination of philosophy of education. Application is limited to those who have held membership of the society for at least one year. 

Membership of the society is available at a reduced rate for students [more details].

Membership to the Society includes full online access to the electronic version of this journal, PLUS full online access to the current and back issues of Educational Philosophy and Theory and Educational Theory. This means that you will have full electronic access to three important international education journals for the price of one!

As a member of the Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain, John Wiley & Sons is pleased to offer you a special members 20% discount on many Wiley publications. Visit www.wiley.com  for information on all Wiley Publishing books and journals. To order at the special members 20% discount, simply complete the online form.