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Reading political autobiographies, so you don’t have to
Publishing a book has long been a trend for those leaving government in the UK. Memoirs and autobiographies are naturally intriguing, offering us the promise of a peek behind...
Night porters: Student safety jeopardised at University College
Your college matters. It can define everything – from the state of your accommodation...
Tutorials and the art of the blag
Oxford is a unique place to study at an undergraduate level. Its centuries-long history...
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...
Juggling the plates is hard work but women are brilliant at multi-skilling
The Guardian columnist Jackie Ashley argues that women can have both a successful career and a family
Is Christmas less fun as you grow up?
Is Christmas less enjoyable for adults than for children?
Interview: Richard Curtis
Richard Curtis talks to Georgia Lindsay about comedy, optimism and charity.
By-election win: a good omen for Gordon?
Two students consider whether the tide has turned for Labour
Human Rights on hold
Amnesty International's Sara MacNeice bemoans the slow pace of change since Obama's inauguration
‘Successful activists aren’t really activists’
The Times columnist pours scorn on student activism
5 Minute Tute: Water on the moon
Professor FW Taylor Halley explains NASA's crash landing on the moon
Should sex education be compulsory?
Two students consider the recent developments in sex education
Stop making sex a taboo subject
Sex and relationship education is important in helping children make infomed choices
Too close for comfort
India's unique conception of personal space
That’s more like it
Those asking questions about OUSU's role should take a look at what they have achieved this week. Candidates, take note.
Ken Livingstone: Boris, the Beeb and Me
Ken Livingstone speaks of his anger at the mayor, the media and a certain Mr Blair
5 Minute Tute – Pirates: Somalia’s lawless seas
Dr Sarah Percy explores the new terror of the high seas
Guest Commentator: Yasmin Alibhai Brown
The Independent's leading columnist argues that free speech is a right that comes with responsibilities.
