Opinion

It’s time we woke up to the failures of the NUS

The Cambridge SU's disaffiliation is a reminder that the National Union of Students is not fit for purpose

Opinion Archie Johnston -

What Britain needs is meritocratic elitism

Want to tackle the issue of social mobility? Look to primary and secondary education, not Oxford University

Opinion Alexandre Guilloteau -

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.

Opinion Zahara Agarwal -

Oriel’s Rhodes exhibition is not enough

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

Opinion Ti-Jean Martin -

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Opinion

It’s time we woke up to the failures of the NUS

What Britain needs is meritocratic elitism

International student levies won’t level up higher education

Oriel’s Rhodes exhibition is not enough

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