PESGB Summer School 2026
The PESGB Summer School will be hosted by Strathclyde University from 2025 – 2028.
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The Undergraduate Summer School in Film & Philosophy of Education
“THE ROAD MOVIE SUMMER SCHOOL”
Monday, 15 June (12 noon) – Wednesday 17 June (3pm) 2026
University of Strathclyde, Glasgow UK
Speakers:
René Arcilla, New York University (US)
Lee Carruther, University of Calgary (Canada)
WHAT WILL WE DO AT THE ROAD MOVIE SUMMER SCHOOL?
- We will watch a range of different road movies as shared texts for our discussions.
- You will get a basic introduction to the language of cinema, film conventions and technical vocabulary, which will help you to share your ideas about film.
- You will get an introduction to the language/concept of education.
- We will discuss how the artform of film enacts education.
DO I HAVE TO PREPARE ANYTHING FOR THE SUMMER SCHOOL?
- There will be a few readings that we will ask you to prepare before you join us in Glasgow.
- These will be short preparatory readings about film conventions, introductions to the films we watch and readings about the concept of pedagogy (or education)
Accommodation and Food will be provided for free for the duration of the summer!
I AM IN! WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO APPLY?
Note for interested applicants:
You are not required to be an expert on film. The most important criteria for selection is your openness to explore films as education!
TO APPLY
Application Documents:
- A letter of recommendation from an academic staff member.
- A short review of your favourite film (or just a film) (around 500 words). Guiding question: What is your favourite film and why is it meaningful/important to you?
Application Criteria:
- Be enrolled on an undergraduate course in any discipline.
- Be willing to work collaboratively.
For any further questions or to apply, please send the required application documents by email to summerschoolpesgb@gmail.com
Application Deadline:
Please submit application materials to by 5pm (GMT) on Tuesday 1st April 2026. Decisions will be announced by 14th April 2026.
This event, hosted by the ‘Advanced Pedagogical Theory’ (APT) subtheme at the Institute of Education at the University of Strathclyde, is generously funded by the Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain.
Postgraduate Mentors
Each year we appoint postgraduate students to provide support and to facilitate group discussions at the Summer School. You need to be enthusiastic and able to help undergraduates work in groups to explore philosophical issues. Further details are available here.
Call for Tender
Expressions of interest and applications are invited from UK Higher Education Institutions wishing to become the host of the PESGB Summer School. Further information can be found here.