Opinion

Dear summer school snobs, please pipe down

You might not like it, but in an era of rising financial pressures for the university sector, summer schools are not just harmless – they are essential.

Opinion Barbara Dolgova -

Embracing AI undermines academia

By facilitating copious AI usage, the University fails to deliver on its centuries-long tradition of encouraging original thought.

Opinion Emily Henson -

Let’s critique what protesters do, not who they are

I may not agree with all of their tactics, but I am grateful for those who make sure that our University is on the right side of history.

Opinion Billy Arber -

Outreach shouldn’t stop at Hadrian’s Wall

In a Britain that claims to be a “United” Kingdom, having only two-dozen Scottish state schoolers at its best university does much to foster division.

Opinion Guus Wijnne -

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Opinion

Dear summer school snobs, please pipe down

Embracing AI undermines academia

Let’s critique what protesters do, not who they are

Outreach shouldn’t stop at Hadrian’s Wall

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