Opinion

International student levies won’t level up higher education

International students, who already pay triple what their domestic peers do, are being treated as convenient cash cows.

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Oriel’s Rhodes exhibition is not enough

The exhibition's portrayal of Rhodes’ actions and the Rhodes Must Fall movement are trivialising and disrespectful.

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This is Oxford’s real free speech problem

The Vice-Chancellor's Sheldonian Series reveals a university that does not want to listen to what its students have to say.

Opinion Stanley Smith -

The Vice-Chancellor’s oration lacks a story

Professor Tracey's attempt to not ruffle any feathers produced a speech full of contradictions.

Opinion Finlo Cowley -

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In the face of All Souls' continued defence of regressive customs, we should not commend the college for its complacency, writes Priya Vempali

Queer spaces should solely be for those who identify as LGBTQ+

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Queer spaces can benefit from the presence of allies

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Pro-life students have a right to speak out at Oxford

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Lowering the voting age is unnecessary and wrong

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One awkward conversation is worth a thousand unwanted sexual advances

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Poppies mark the season of patriotic sensationalism

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Brexit’s humble beginnings in the Queen’s Lane Coffee House

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The Lola Olufemi ‘scandal’ is dishonest and damaging to BME progress

Silencing bias does not silence academic freedom, argues Brian Wong

Oxford’s southern obsession

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Balls are the clearest indication of Oxford’s elitism problem

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The new Westgate Centre is a failure for social housing

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Opinion

International student levies won’t level up higher education

Oriel’s Rhodes exhibition is not enough

This is Oxford’s real free speech problem

The Vice-Chancellor’s oration lacks a story

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