Tom Whyman
How Going on University Challenge Changed My Life
The pursuit of knowledge, the myth of Paxman and the story of my own doomed run to the show’s semi finals.
Left-Wing Shitposting Is the Only Saving Grace of This Election
In an election ruled by lying politicians, can outlandish rumours about Jo Swinson and squirrels rescue the day?
Want to be Prime Minister? Hope You're Ready to Nuke Millions
A requirement for high office seems to be a willingness to blast people to death, but it doesn't have to be that way.
It's Time to Nationalise Billionaires
For some reason everyone wants to defend the rich from the Labour Party, but Jeremy Corbyn should go further.
An Attempt to Make Universities More Equal Is Making Things Even Worse
Government measures to level the academic playing field are entrenching privilege.
From the Momo Challenge to Porn Laws, We Clearly Need Digital Natives in Charge
The Momo challenge is just one example of how much harm people who don't get technology can do.
Students Can Help Lecturers Break Their Mafia-Like Work Conditions
Working in academia is bizarrely similar to running drugs for a gang.
Has Brexit Ruined Democracy?
Making sense of the fact that every possible side of the Brexit debate is claiming to speak for 'democracy'.
How a New Conservative Student Activism Group Became a Joke Before it Started
This weekend saw the launch of Turning Point UK, a British chapter of an American conservative youth movement.
It Doesn't Matter That Your Arts Degree Won't Get You a Job
A Tory think-tank is complaining that some degrees aren't value for money. Here's why they're wrong.
Farewell to the UK's First Culture-Warrior Universities Minister
Sam Gyimah used his position to call young people snowflakes.
In an Age of Frenzy, Jeremy Corbyn Is the Master of Slow Politics
He's placed himself in the best possible situation just by keeping his powder dry.