Listen to the Podcast "Unlocking Minds: The Transformative Power of University-Prison Partnerships" with Magdalena Fellner

In the respective episode of Conversations4Citizenship, host Dr. Kamille Beye speaks with Magdalena Fellner about higher education in prison settings. Magdalena challenges the notion that studyability is a fixed trait, illustrating how systemic, overlapping institutional barriers restrict incarcerated individuals' access to learning. She highlights the disparity in prison education—which often overemphasizes basic vocational training—and argues for university partnerships and lifelong learning approaches that foster critical thinking and human dignity. Magdalena also introduces her latest international research on the relationship between higher education and white-collar crime.

Listen to the episode at: https://conversations-4-citizenship.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-42-unlocking-minds-the-transformative-power-of-university-prison-partnerships

Conversations4Citizenship is a global educational podcast that explores human rights, civic participation, and citizenship education. Hosted by researchers from University College London’s Faculty of Education and Society and Yonsei University, the show features discussions with scholars, doctoral students, and practitioners.