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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.
Opinion Saba Ahmadzadeh Noughani -

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.
Opinion Ava Doherty -

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.
Opinion Kristof Sitanyi -

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.
Opinion Henry Bunkall -
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The International Student: Closed for business

Amol Chalisgaonkar argues that the UK government's proposed changes to work visas for non-EU students send out all the wrong messages

Does an Oxford degree mean you are set for life?

Emily Dillistone and Dan Minister debate whether Oxford is as invaluable as some think

An open letter to British freshers

Jacob Williams, founder and editor of No Offence magazine, addresses students' perceived reluctance to confront difficult ideas

The responsibility of free speech

Cherwell's Comment Editors explain the reasons behind publishing Jacob Williams' open letter and why Cherwell condemns 'No Offence'

Getting a fair deal for junior doctors

Tom Fordwoh warns that the proposed changes to the contract for junior doctors could have wide-ranging implications

Why social media doesn’t promote social justice

Mark Barclay argues that social media ultimately fails to tackle the world's problems

Sell Us the Truth

Freddie Hopkinson explores the consequences of the recent scandal at Volkswagen

Raise the Pink Flag

Hannah Foxton discusses the fall out of the Corbyn victory in the Labour Party

Time to open up

Emmeline Skinner Cassidy describes her personal experience of the refugee crisis from Syria

There’s a problem in paradise

The growing strain on the refugee crisis' forgotten island

God Save the Queen?

Freddie Hopkinson seeks to understand the meaning of Britain's continued obsession with its longest reigning monarch

The Queen and Oxford: a 63 year relationship

The Queen's 63 year reign has seen the fruition of a rich relationship between monarchy and Oxford University

The Rise of the Right Wing Student

Emily Dillistone discusses the increasingly right wing perspectives of modern students.

From oddity to absurdity

Taco Prins highlights the misgivings of the House of Lords

Beating the dopers: do whatever it takes to win

Harry Gosling argues that lifetime bans are the only way to beat the cheats

Scholar, campaigner, South African: Ntokozo Qwabe

Oxford law graduate, black rights campaigner and proud South African graduates

Debate: Is Jeremy Corbyn the Best Choice For Labour?

As the Labour Leadership Campaign steps up, we ask whether Jeremy Corbyn really is the man for the job

Architects of Oligarchy

Freddie Hopkinson asks whether we are celebrating the wrong sort of architecture for our cities

The rebels of Amman

Emmeline Skinner Cassidy talks to some of Amman's residents about what it is like to be gay in Jordan

It’s our BBC, not theirs

Daniel Minister suggests that the government's attitude towards the BBC is largely ideological
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