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Racism tarnished my European year abroad experience

For linguists and lawyers heading across the Channel in third year, an idyllic continental adventure is not the whole picture

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It’s okay to hate tourism in Oxford

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Academic imperialism and the war on Oxford

For centuries Oxford has balanced town and gown, but increasing college acquisitions are jeopardising the city's very essence

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The fate of Oxbridge Launchpad shows only the University can improve access

The most rewarding thing I did in my first year at university was to...

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Opinion

Racism tarnished my European year abroad experience

It’s okay to hate tourism in Oxford

Academic imperialism and the war on Oxford

The fate of Oxbridge Launchpad shows only the University can improve access

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