Tag: education
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Ethical Tensions and Power Asymmetries in Industry–Academic Collaboration: A Reflexive Account
Fardous Bahbouh, PhD researcher in equality and political economy Industry–academic collaboration is often framed as mutually beneficial, offering impact, stakeholder engagement, and practical relevance. Yet such collaborations are rarely neutral exchanges of expertise. Drawing on my experience as a publicly funded doctoral researcher, awarded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) through the White…
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What Is the Real Cost of Outsourcing? My Letter to the House of Lords Public Services Committee
By Fardous Bahbouh, PhD researcher specialising in equality and political economy Dear Baroness Morris, I am truly grateful to you and the members of the Public Services Committee for your recent report on interpreting services in the courts. Your inquiry came at a critical time for justice—for interpreters and court users alike. The report’s conclusion—that…
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Before Setting New Year’s Resolutions: Beware the Trap of CPD for Precarious Workers (AKA Freelancers)
Fardous Bahbouh, PhD researcher in equality and political economy As the festive season approaches, a time meant to be joyful can often feel like a storm of financial stress, social anxiety, and forced cheerfulness. For freelancers, especially those in exploitive sectors like the outsourced public service interpreting, this time of year brings additional pressures. Family…
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