Kazuo Ishiguro's latest novel, 'Klara and the Sun' has been met with critical acclaim, receiving a place on this year's Booker Prize longlist. George Vernon considers what makes the book stand out.
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Oxford University Press (OUP) has closed Oxuniprint, marking the final chapter in the publisher's centuries-old printing history. George Vernon explores OUP's history, and examines the reasons for this closure.
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George Vernon recommends Haruki Murakami's latest book 'First Person Singular', a collection of whimsical short stories.
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A group of top lawyers, including two retired lord justices of appeal, have signed an open letter arguing that Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is wrong to force universities to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism.
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A study has found university staff are struggling to balance work with domestic responsibilities and lower levels of wellbeing, with one in five unsure how to go about their work at home.
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A leading academic at the School of Oriental and African Studies, London, has called on the University of Edinburgh to cut ties with China.
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