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In defence of consent training

CW: sexual violence It is often well-intentioned, stereotypically ‘progressive’ people who argue against the need for Freshers’ Week consent training, or at least find it obsolete. This includes even those...
Opinion Madeline Gillett -

The Vinted paradox: Consuming our way out of overconsumption

There are few pleasures quite like finding a jumper that sells for £70 new...
Opinion Agatha Crowther -

Can students still afford to choose?

There’s much about the experience of studying at Oxford that makes it truly unique...
Opinion Vanisha Karna -

I no longer want to be an astronaut

Just last week, OpenAI dropped 372 papers covering various well-known unsolved problems in mathematics and computer science. As someone in the unfortunate position of soon applying for a PhD in maths, it seems to be harder than ever to get one’s foot in the door. How can I, a bright-eyed but inexperienced undergraduate, compete with thousands of machines trawling through the sum of all human knowledge in parallel?
Opinion Zoë McGuire -
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The Sun: Distorted statistics and dangerous stigmas

George Gillett believes that the media misrepresent and misinform on matters of mental health

Profile: PD James

Nick Hilton gets advice on achieving, aging and Auden from legendary crime novelist PD James

Why I’ve decided to go Back to School

Rachel Pickering gives the lowdown on a new campaign helping to mentor younger pupils

Should we be scared of the University of London?

Robert Walmsley points to the increasing dominance of London's best universities.

Is Oxford intimidating for freshers?

Will Railton and Jack Davies debate whether Oxford is more intimidating than the average university.

Stop telling us we’re lazy

Max Long attempts to debunk the idea of Spanish idleness

Ring-fencing culture or ringing the changes?

Jane Austen's ring will stay in the UK after extensive fundraising, but is there a need to preserve all of our culture?

Grand Theft Auto: Society’s Dark Secret

Nick Hilton despairs for a society that goes wild for a realistically violent video game

Party Conference Season: A Disgrace to Democracy?

Robert Walmsley laments ineffectual party politics

An editor has to be heartless, but thoughtful too

The news that one Shark Tales participant is facing the sack, after comments published by Cherwell, raises questions about if and when student journalists should protect students' reputations

Online Learning: The world at our fingertips?

Why online learning platforms and MOOCs will revolutionise higher education - and why Oxford needs to get involved

Academic Inequality is the Result of Sexism

Sarah Pine, OUSU's Vice President for Women, argues that academic inequality is just another example of ingrained sexism.

Could new legislation cripple OUSU?

James Blythe assesses the restraints the Transparency Bill could place on Oxford's student union

We Can Still Save Syria

Mark Crawford argues that Syria is no lost cause

Syria – What should happen next?

Marc Pacitti asks whether the US really has the appetite for intervention in Syria.

Debate: Is the Norrington Table ridiculous?

Joe Miles and Anna Cooban discuss the relevance of Oxford's college ranking system.

Gibraltar: A post-colonial nightmare

Puerile politics will not solve the latest dispute over the sovereignty of Gibraltar

Political Correctness – Anything But Mad?

Marc Pacitti argues that political correctness is anything but mad.

It’s the economy, stupid

Thatcher’s former Chancellor Nigel Lawson talks to Nick Mutch

Dear Successful Applicants…

Donald Cloovin addressed all those who have successfully met their A-level offers
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