How the Chicago Boys’ neoliberal experiment reshaped Chile
Charlotte Roff discusses how the Chicago Boys fundamentally changed the Chilean economy, for better or for worse.
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Sycamore Gap sapling planted in Coventry
One of the first saplings from the illegally felled Sycamore Gap Tree has been planted in Coventry. 49 saplings have been grown by the National Trust from seeds of the original tree, as part of the ‘Trees of Hope’ initiative. It was launched by the Trust in September 2024 to...
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Should artists be doing more with their platform?
Charlotte Roff considers artists' obligation to activism and philanthropy.
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Why the UK should rethink private schooling
Charlotte Roff explores how the structure and advantages of private schooling continue to influence social mobility, and how new policy shifts may affect this.
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Gender gap worsening in nearly half of universities worldwide
A report on higher education inequality has found that only 12 countries have an equal number of male and female students participating in higher education. The report, published by the World Access to Higher Education network (WAHEN) on 28 October 2025, has found that out of the 197 countries with...
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Government unveils new cuts to graduate visas
The UK government has decided to shorten graduate visas by six months under new legislation passed in October. The changes will see the time international graduates can stay in the country reduced from two years to 18 months. The reduction was included in new legislation introduced to Parliament on 14...
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Afghan students blocked from applying to some UK unis amid rising concerns over Taliban governance
Several UK universities have decided to suspend applications from Afghan students, while others have imposed tighter restrictions, amid rising concerns over the Taliban’s governance. The decision to suspend applications, which has been taken by several universities including Manchester, Bristol, Bournemouth, and Buckingham, comes at a time when the Home Office...
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Israeli gymnasts barred from competing at World Championships
Indonesia has blocked Israeli gymnasts from competing at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Jakarta, which is set to begin on Sunday, 19 October, amid outcry over Israel’s military offensive in Gaza. The government’s decision to deny visas prevents Israeli athletes, including defending world floor champion and 2020 Olympic gold...
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