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The Encaenia is PR without the public (or anyone else)

Wholesale reform is the last thing Encaenia needs. If only people knew what it is, it would be a well-suited PR exercise for a modern Oxford.

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This is how we combat the crusade against universities

It’s easy to think of an arts degree as a fruitless pleasure. But education and academic study are intrinsically valuable.

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From pensioners to students, all should fear the Palestine Action ban

If you think this is a win for one side over the other in relation to Israel’s war on Gaza, be careful what you wish for.

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Trashing rules save face, not students

Trashing is banned. But what does the banning achieve except pushing students further from...

Opinion Chloe Smith -

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Opinion

The Encaenia is PR without the public (or anyone else)

This is how we combat the crusade against universities

From pensioners to students, all should fear the Palestine Action ban

Trashing rules save face, not students

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