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Reading political autobiographies, so you don’t have to

Publishing a book has long been a trend for those leaving government in the UK. Memoirs and autobiographies are naturally intriguing, offering us the promise of a peek behind...

Night porters: Student safety jeopardised at University College

Your college matters. It can define everything – from the state of your accommodation...

Tutorials and the art of the blag

Oxford is a unique place to study at an undergraduate level. Its centuries-long history...

Why you should be political

Many of us have been told that the only political thing we must always...

Far-right populism spreads to Portugal

The Portuguese elections in March delivered not only a resounding rejection of the corruption-riddled...

‘Anti-Semitism’ accusations detract from Oxford’s outrage at Ayalon’s extremism

What should we really be considering following Danny Ayalon's speech at the Union?

Should France ban the full Muslim veil?

Two students debate whether the full veil should be outlawed in state owned premises and public transport

Editorial: Consider, engage and argue, don’t just shout louder.

We need to raise the level of debate beyond the playground and who can drown out the opposition.

Should John Terry have gone?

Was John Terry's loss of the English captaincy appropriate?

5 Minute Tute: Parliamentary Privilege

Professor Gillian Peele explains parliamentary privilege and the expenses

Drug Transformation

Danny Kushlick, founder of the drug policy foundation Transform, talks about why drug prohibition isn't working

Guest Columnist: Maeve Haran

'The Sixties was the height of the sexual revolution. Just not at Oxford.'

Voice of the People: Humour

Michael Scott argues that we need to be more tolerant of humour.

Five Minute Tute: Spotify

Director of OUCS defends the decision to ban Spotify on campus

Editorial: Making Mistakes

We need to make mistakes, if for nothing other than to learn from them.

More money, better JCR?

Two students debate whether a larger JCR budget means higher quality student experience

A grinding form of productivity

Joseph King argues that cognitive enhancers are not the way to increase productivity

5 Minute Tute: Iraq Inquiry

Professor Vernon Bogdanor explains the Chilcot inquiry into the Iraq War

Journalism under threat

Sir Peter Stothard, former editor of The Times and Cherwell explains why we should pay for online news

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