Opinion

Distance does make the heart grow fonder

Three months into my year studying abroad, I am reminded why I chose Oxford University in the first place.

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We must separate Church and University

Financially, culturally, and quasi-judicially, the Church of England remains part of the furniture in both the city and the University.

Opinion Lilly Law -

It’s time we woke up to the failures of the NUS

The Cambridge SU's disaffiliation is a reminder that the National Union of Students is not fit for purpose

Opinion Archie Johnston -

What Britain needs is meritocratic elitism

Want to tackle the issue of social mobility? Look to primary and secondary education, not Oxford University

Opinion Alexandre Guilloteau -

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Opinion

Distance does make the heart grow fonder

We must separate Church and University

It’s time we woke up to the failures of the NUS

What Britain needs is meritocratic elitism

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