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Oxford’s prestigious reputation deserves scrutiny

I was very close to rejecting Oxford for Exeter. While this is not why I eventually accepted my offer, I couldn’t stop thinking about the prestige the name ‘Oxford’...

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Who gets to build the future: On tech bros

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Gender is what you make of it

If you ever dare to become an audacious transsexual like me, you may have...

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I will not be misquoted into silence

Arwa Elrayess responds to recent national media coverage.

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St Olave’s Grammar, and the deeper problems with the education system

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The new royal baby is a political mistake

Ethan Croft argues a third royal pregnancy might demonstrate just how out of touch the royal family has become

Richardson’s comments are not just offensive – they’re dangerous

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Hollywood’s Hellboy watershed moment

Greg Brinkworth argues that the resignation of Ed Skrein from the cast of Hellboy might finally signal a turning point for minority representation in Hollywood

The Arpaio pardon is misuse of power, plain and simple

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Opinion

Oxford’s prestigious reputation deserves scrutiny

Who gets to build the future: On tech bros

Gender is what you make of it

I will not be misquoted into silence

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