Space, Time and Encounter in the University Classroom

Name: Space, Time and Encounter in the University Classroom
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ISBN: 9781350477179

Elizabeth Hauke (Imperial College, UK)

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English

Bloomsbury Academic
05 March 2026

Philosophy & theory of education; Higher & further education, tertiary education

Series: Alternative | Education

This book explores space, time and encounter in an interdisciplinary higher education classroom during a typical academic year, considering how they might present as protagonists of authenticity. In this ethnography, the author is both the researcher and the teacher, delivering highly interactive and student centred modules for undergraduate students at a leading science and engineering university in the UK.

Chasing the spirit of authenticity throughout the writing, the book demonstrates a remarkable alignment between the design and aspirations of the teaching, the experiences within the classroom, and the conduct of the research. Revealing the inner thoughts and inspirations of the researcher, the book includes insights from philosophy, anthropology, education, neuroscience, music, architecture, photography and popular culture.

This examination of both the classroom experiences and the research itself reveals the messy, uncertain, imperfect – and yet fascinating nature of these very human experiences with an engaging richness. This book supports the reader to find their own version of ‘authentic’, evoked by being immersed in the story world of this research and the classrooms contained within. Readers are invited to reflect along with the researcher, and apply the insights revealed to their own teaching, learning or life experiences and take the spirit of authentic encounter into their own future.

By: Elizabeth Hauke (Imperial College UK)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 236mm, Width: 160mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 720g
ISBN: 9781350477179
ISBN 10: 1350477176
Series: Alternative | Education
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 05 March 2026
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Elizabeth Hauke is a Principal Teaching Fellow at Imperial College, London, UK.

Reviews for Space, Time and Encounter in the University Classroom

Elizabeth Hauke’s ethnography is an inspiring call for university teachers to move beyond knowledge transfer. It inspires to create learning spaces where students face complexity, grow as responsible humans, and build meaningful connections between science and society. It is an invitation to act, to reimagine, and to make education matter. * Linda de Greef, Innovation Lead, Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands * Elizabeth Hauke’s book is a beautifully crafted and insightful autoethnography that blends art and scholarship. Through found poetry, drawings, and vivid storytelling, that are both art and data, she reveals transformative practice and invites readers into a world of creative, collaborative learning. An inspiring read for anyone passionate about education and student engagement. * Martyn Kingsbury, Director Centre for Higher Education Research and Scholarship, Imperial College London, UK *