Academia
Death by red tape
“Soft cancellation” is the preferred tool of institutionalised censoriousness
The future of higher education
How can universities be more efficient and effective?
The “shameless disrespect” of Judith Butler
The celebrated academic is too ideological to understand and accept different opinions
High praise for low standards
Why intellectual life needs more, and more systematic, criticism
Ridiculous research and irate academics (w/ Charlotte Gill)
Do we have the right to debate where our taxes are going?
The original error of educationalists
Universities are not teaching students to be able to think for themselves
Reclaiming free speech in academia
Proposed Office for Students guidelines make for an imperfect but promising start
Decolonising science
Rewritten histories of science, outdated religious shibboleths and notorious omissions
British universities have a China problem
The increasing influence of the CCP is a threat to free inquiry and free expression
Who are universities for?
Research is important — but serving the needs and desires of students matters more