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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.