Opinion

In defence of Oxford’s ugliest architecture

We should consider what brutalism represents
Opinion Oscar Whittle -

Abolishing tuition fees would be a middle class cash grab

Such a move would imperil the quality of British universities, do little to make university more affordable, and be socially unjust.
Opinion Oscar Reynolds -

‘Expolwed!’: The Oxford Union’s lazy use of AI

A betrayal of the Union’s supposed commitment to free speech, a failure of both imagination and principle.
Opinion Lloyd Doré-Green -

Representation requires participation: A call to action from the SU

Engage with us, hold us accountable, and see what student representation at its best can achieve.
Opinion Lauren Schaefer and Eleanor Miller -
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Opinion: COVID-19 shows a missed opportunity to tackle the climate crisis

"The public has immense power. We fuel the consumerist society we live in, we create the demand for products which destroy the planet."

IB results day: a broken algorithm which decided students’ futures

"The easiest solution that satisfied both the IB and the majority of schools was chosen, leaving the students behind."

Pandemic Perspectives: Texas

The current state of COVID-19 in Texas is ultimately a failure of federal and local leadership.

Hong Kong National Security Law: Safeguard or Subversion?

"Any legal grounds in defence of the National Security Law are uprooted by the breaches in fundamental principles that have long governed life in Hong Kong, by the laws of China where justice and fairness are near non-existent."

The problem with Pornhub: and how they get away with it

"Tube sites like PornHub have conditioned us to expect that porn should always be free; but this convenience has a cost."

More than a hashtag: the media’s portrayal of young activism

Although it may be an issue to 'no platform' or 'cancel' those who disagree with our views on Brexit or veganism, it is a different issue when it comes to human rights

Nothing to celebrate: Fourth of July and its role in ignoring Native American history

"Much like Mount Rushmore, Independence Day places a disproportionate emphasis on a narrative of glory, justice, and equality in US history, choosing to acknowledge far too little of the Native American experience."

We must not forget our history – Pride was born out of protest

"In a system created to work against them, queer people created underground communities in which they could be themselves."

Opinion – Rebecca Long-Bailey gone: Labour’s long path to eliminating antisemitism has only just begun

Firing Long-Bailey immediately should neither be criticised nor excessively praised – it was simply a minimal requirement for Starmer... This was the only clean start possible for Labour.

The‌ ‌Myth‌ ‌of‌ ‌the‌ ‌Affluent‌ ‌International:‌ ‌the‌ ‌impact‌ ‌of‌ ‌Brexit‌ ‌on‌ ‌EU‌ ‌Students‌ ‌ ‌

"Universities should embrace an ethos of openness, and institute measures which will continue to ensure that students from around the world can still afford to come and study."

The Global Backslide of LGBTQ+ Rights: what’s happening and what you can do about it

While Pride should be a celebration of Britain’s vibrant LGBT community, we must also always remember that queer people still face discrimination, even across much of what we would consider the developed world.

OPINION: The new foreign policy and international aid ‘super-department’ suggests the Government is choosing politics over people

"Aid must be apportioned on the basis of necessity first and foremost, not dictated by foreign policy interests"

Inaccessible: Why Oxford’s latest state-school statistics shouldn’t be celebrated

"These improvements are more about chipping away at a weight on an imbalanced scale rather than levelling it."

OPINION: History tells us that the Conservatives’ PR switch is destined for failure

'A botched response to Covid-19 reveal a government of incompetents who are blasé about their inability to rule and reckless in their pursuit of risk.'

Ventilators Aren’t The Miracle Machines We Prayed For

In the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic, ventilators – or the sparsity thereof – caused a great deal of distress to healthcare professionals, politicians, and...

The Road to Michaelmas, What Can We Expect?

The University of Oxford has been clear in their latest communication to students: they hope to resume in-person teaching for small groups and tutorials in Michaelmas term. ...

The Long Shadow of Edward Colston

'Colston is far from sunk; Rhodes' hold on Oxford is similarly far from fallen.' 

Give us back our bodies: COVID-19 and access to abortion services in Northern Ireland

"How can Northern Irish politicians claim to be “pro-life” while putting people’s lives at risk, forcing them to travel during a pandemic or else carry an unwanted and in some cases medically dangerous pregnancy?"

How to fix the Oxford Union – from an ex-insider

In Oxford, no two phrases seem more entangled than “scandal” and “the Oxford Union”. The controversies are seemingly endless. From the words and actions...

The Evolution of Work

With people forced to work from home, layoffs happening in every industry, and a power balance shifted by the increasing necessity of essential workers, the...
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