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‘Racist’ Cambridge academic fully cleared of wrongdoing by uni in free speech case

Dr Nathan Cofnas, a Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge has been fully cleared of wrongdoing, following an investigation into a claim he made that black people would “disappear” from high-profile positions in a meritocracy.  Cofnas, a Philosophy researcher and fellow at Emmanuel College, made a series of statements suggesting that in a “true meritocracy”, black people would “disappear from almost all high-profile positions outside of sports and entertainment.”   He further claimed...
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By , Nov. 11, 2025

Exploring the addiction of cosy games

As the autumn leaves start to change all around us, it feels like the perfect time to take advantage of the first university term and let ourselves relax into a comforting playthrough of a cosy autumnal game.   Even if you are not a fan of the ‘cosy game’ genre, it’s...
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By , Nov. 11, 2025

Why podcasts work: The art of being a perfect stranger

When you decide to travel on the bus without any trending audios playing into your ear, you might notice a mother patiently explaining public transportation to a child who is adamant about pressing the stop signal. You might also hear some voices around you discussing the weather, university, or their families. None of it is meant...
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By , Nov. 10, 2025

Queen of the Hill Tracts: The Heaven of Bengal

When we talk about travelling, our thoughts instinctively shift to places overseas. And although experiencing exotic cultures is thrilling in its own right, it often causes us to overlook the beauty within. That is what I realised when I visited Rangamati, one of the most multicultural and bio-diverse districts across...
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By , Nov. 10, 2025