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Tutorials and the art of the blag

Oxford is a unique place to study at an undergraduate level. Its centuries-long history of elitism, pomposity and academic excellence separate it from the other Russell Group universities. However,...

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...

Not all made equal: Why your college really matters

Students need a more ambitious package of measures that would lead the central university to force colleges to help each other out where necessary. Until then, as the gap between endowments grows, the ‘Oxbridge experience’ will mean increasingly different things for different students. The college system should be a strength of Oxbridge, not its weakness.

Why the SU failed (and how we’ll fix it)

"Now, just over a year after my election, the SU has announced its Transformation Plan, which has two simple aims: to resolve the systemic issues and unleash the SU’s potential."

Should We Ban the BNP?

Two student's views on the future of the BNP

The Union: A Presidential Roundup

A Successful Term at The Union

OUCA has no choice but to change

Punishing those responsible for racist material is not enough, OUCA must also reform its culture

Five Minute Tute: Courting Controversy

Politics Lecturer Tom Lubbock unravels the controversy behind Obama's Supreme Court nominee, Sonia Sotomayor

Action At Last

The US is taking steps in the right direction on climate change

Cutting Arts spending? Tell us why

The lack of communication regarding the reprioritisation of funding towards the Sciences is a worrying indication that students are not respected by the University.

Politics and Poetry don’t mix

Ruth Padel's actions are more than just an insult. They are a damning indictment of the elected poet in general.

The Party’s Just Getting Started

Dr Caroline Lucas MEP on the Green Party's principles and pragmatism

Europe At The Polls

The June 4th European Elections explained

The Rough Road to Peace

Lord Trimble talks with William Sentance on the lessons of peace making in Northern Ireland

We should, within limits, respect institutional autonomy over selection procedures

Colleges differ in their approach to selections, both in terms of admissions and hustings. This isn't necessarily a problem.

Green Voices

Oxford needs to stop dragging its heels when it comes to environmental policies

Mistaken Identity

Politics Tutor James Panton explores the issue of ID cards

Digging up dirt just puts us in a hole

We should not become too sensationalised in our response to Walcott's past, or to the new recruitments at the Saïd.

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