Bodyguards for TERF professor
An Oxford professor has been provided security by the University over fears she may face physical violence and intimidation from trans rights activists.
Selina...
Debating Matters championship held at Oxford Union
Last week the Oxford Union played host to the Oxfordshire
finals of the Debating Matters championship.
The competition for sixth-form students took place as part
of...
Interview: David Aaronovitch
"The people’s whose future depends on this question are overwhelmingly against the thing we have decided for their future. That’s a problem."
Polarising the free speech debate
The question of who deserves our attention does not allow us easy answers.
Counter-terrorism measures threaten democracy
Recent abuses of regulation lay bare the extent of its politicisation.
Gagging clauses: Oxford used “more than one a week” last year
The University ranks highly against other Russell Group universities s in its use of so-called "gagging" clauses
MEP writes to Vice-Chancellor after disinvitation
Bearder was disinvited after referring to her opponent’s opinions as “little unicorn” which she hoped to “put back in their stables”
Don’t confuse free speech with hate speech
The Union’s series of predictably shocking speakers are anathema to our values
My existence is not your next punchline
Comedians have the power to shape how we think
Historic panel relocated from Union due to clash with far-right speaker
The panel will be relocated to a college venue due to concerns over anticipated "free-speech" protests
Freedom of speech is bigger than any Boris jibe
The domain of speech should always be off-limits to top-down oversight.
Universities Minister criticises ‘institutional hostility’ to debate
Mr Gyimah’s announcement comes after two JCR committee members of Queen’s College cautioned students about attending an event featuring controversial political commentator Brendan O’Neill.
The film at the centre of India’s free speech debate
The future of Bollywood rests on the response to controversial film Padmaavat
Societies condemn platform for Israeli politician
The Oxford Israel Forum, the PPE society, and the International Relations Society defended their decision to host of the speaker