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Alice Bennett Free speech versus hate speech is a controversial discussion, particularly on university campuses. Recently, the University of Sussex has defended philosophy professor Kathleen Stock after she was accused of making transphobic comments, resulting in demands for her dismissal. Stock has stated that she believes biological sex is...

Poppy Read-Pitt Russell Group universities are considered to be the UK’s most prestigious places to study. They consist of 24 institutions that specialise in pioneering academic research and are often said to be the UK’s version of the Ivy League. Despite the reputation that proceeds them, Poppy asks: does...

It’s no secret that climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing humanity today, and it’s clear that the vast majority of nations aren’t doing enough to combat the inevitable catastrophe that awaits. Boris Johnson has been an advocate for tackling climate change for may years, but is...

Following yet another reshuffle of the Cabinet, Hannah explores the ineffectiveness of the ministerial code and questions Johnson's tactics regarding the handling of his loyal ministers who have created a narrative of serial rule-breaking with little repercussions....

Alex Ismail and Gemma Cockrell Our new section, ‘Two Sides’, sees two writers with opposing views debate an issue of importance. This week, as students at Nottingham return for another year of ‘blended learning’, our writers look at the benefits and drawbacks of this style of teaching. For Blended...

It should have been no surprise to anyone that the new 'Gossip Girl' reboot would have a focus on updating its social politics. Its predecessor debuted in 2007 to a very different social and political culture. However, is the show's 'woke' rebranding well-intentioned and something we want to see...

It’s become increasingly difficult to ignore the gender inequalities plaguing our society. This isn’t an issue solely reserved for women, men need to play a role in combatting these problems. 'Beyond Equality' run workshops with men and boys allowing them to better understand how they can help towards creating...