Opinion

Andrew Tate influences students more than we want to admit

Analysing the impact of Andrew Tate's influence on students after the latest coverage of his arrest.

After years of UCU action, “real progress” is finally happening

The UCU cancelled two weeks of planned strike action after talks with employers. Finally, progress is being made, and this is a result of solidarity shown with striking staff and improvements on previous pay offers from employers.

One year on from Ukraine’s invasion, Western allyship is more important than ever

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has turned into a year-long battle, as Western allies back Ukraine and impose sanctions on Russia. Going forward, the US should join European allies in supporting a special tribunal to indict Putin with the crime of aggression.

Why is Britain’s economy doing so poorly?

Another idea lost on those inside Number Ten, is the importance of housing to economic growth.

Our spring of discontent will be worse if students fail to act

The largest series of lecturer strikes at universities are currently underway in the UK. Students should show support for the strikes even if they are negatively impacted, because their tuition fees are profiting university management rather than supporting their educators.

Staying in Sheffield – Why do so many graduates choose to remain in the steel city?

I could easily drone on for hours about why I love this city.

A deep dive into UK strike action: How can it be resolved?

The UK is seeing the most extensive strike action in a decade. What should be done to address worker hardships and the consequences of widespread industrial action?

Have women changed? Joanna Lumley and the #MeToo movement

Being groped or catcalled shouldn’t be brushed off and ignored, and it is dangerous to suggest it should be.

Truss’ Cabinet: Was it the most representative we’ve had so far?

The UK is making great progress and ethnic minorities are therefore well represented. I do not believe this to be the case.

Just Stop Oil: We need to stop talking about ‘what’, and start asking ‘why?’

We should not debate about the validity of the protest tactics taken by Just Stop Oil, but instead focus on the issue being protested—climate change and the destruction it's causing.

The influence of public intellectuals: should we fear Jordan B Peterson?

But as is often the case with public figures, we can become absorbed in their provocative personalities without understanding what their ideas are and their implications.

Twitter Blue, tyranny and (possibly the downfall of) Elon Musk

Musk is a widely controversial figure, who for many represents the failure of capitalism and humanity’s slow descent into a 1984-esque surveillance state.

Rishi Sunak: Are you here for us?

To what extent does Sunak represent ethnic groups? Are factors such as his wealth, upper-class status, and privilege important in determining this? 

Were the protests over the University’s ties with Rolls-Royce justified?

Protests over the University's ties with companies involved in arms manufacturing raises questions about the effectiveness of the protests and the interests of engineering students for future employment.

Party leadership elections are broken: let’s put more faith in our Parliamentary democracy

The recent resignation of Liz Truss and her short time in office brings up more questions about the process of electing Prime Ministers, and the changes that should be made to a flawed system.