Opinion

The hypocrisy of Oxford academics invoking ‘academic freedom’ for Nathan Cofnas

Now, it cannot be clearer: ‘Academic freedom’ is only ever collectively invoked for those like Nathan Cofnas.

The hypocrisy of aestheticised wilderness

We seem to have been locked in an eternal attempt at domination over nature for millennia. My recent trip to Thailand shifted this into clear focus: perhaps the attempt was never really about humans over nature.

What does Pride mean to you? A reflection on identity

I was so excited to connect with the rest of the group through our shared enthusiasm and experiences. Eagerly, I contacted many other queer friends to join. Their responses would soon shock me.

Balanced by whose standards? Challenging the Pinsker Centre’s Israel policy trips

On 6th June, The Telegraph published an article outlining the abuse and criticism faced by Ben Ashworth, over his visit to Israel. The article describes the trip as “a fact-finding trip to better understand the Gaza conflict”. A closer examination of the trip itinerary, however, tells a different story.

5 Minute Tute: Ed Miliband

Political blogger and Brasenose Politics Lecturer Tom Lubbock explains how Ed beat Dave, and what lies ahead for Labour

Down it…fresher?

If you're reading this with a hangover, you're probably a fresher. If you have a hangover and you're not a fresher, you're probably a...

Oh! Bama, keep on Ba-ROCKIN!

Obama's opponents shouldn't throw a Tea Party just yet.

A view from the (Cam)bridge

Avantika Chilkoti outs rivalry aside, and gives us an insight into The Other Place

The Zurg of British politics

The most interesting thing about Ed Miliband is his face

2:2?! You’ll be hearing from my lawyers

Did you get a 2:2 despite going to literally some lectures? You may have a case against your tutors.

The Big Society’s big secret

Recruiting unpaid Olympic 'Games Makers' is the greatest sham on earth

Which Miliband will it be?

Thoughts on Labour's mammoth leadership election - 134 days and counting.

A Plethora of Celebrations, the Proliferation of Vacations

A comparison between the British and American institutions of Public Holidays

Latin: neither dead nor dying

The increasing popularity of Latin in state schools is an excellent thing, but it is not adequately reflected in Oxfordshire

I’d rather be at Brookes than be a hack

OUCA is just the Union for virgins

19

What's so special about being 19?

Balancing the spirit level

The book that made equality the new political battleground.

Stop callin’, I don’t wanna vote anymore

The phones are ringing off the hook for primary election season in the US

An encounter with Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan's UK ambassador talks foreign policy with Vignesh Ashok

OUCA disgrace

"Just when they promise they've changed, they go and do it again"

Big dogs are a big mistake

Is it better to be tutored by someone who literally wrote the book?

Clubbing is the bane of my life

Stop ruining it for those who want to drown their sorrows in peace

Eliot to Eliot: My Life In Poems

Duncker is a British novelist and academic. She studied English and German at St. Hugh's College, Oxford.

More wilful ignorance from our gonzo columnist.

'"Just pull your willy out and stick it in there," she instructed'

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