The Philanthropy Paradox: Power, Privilege, and Western Civ The University of Melbourne's recent decision to reject a $35 million scholarship program from the Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation has sparked a heated debate about the role of philanthropy in higher education.
At its core, this controversy is not just about money; it's about who gets to set the agenda and what values are being promoted.
The Ramsay Centre, chaired by former university chancellor Allan Myers and boasting former prime minister Tony Abbott on its board, has been a thorn in the side of many academics due to its promotion of "Western culture.