Zara Siddiqui

The debate surrounding e-readers: print versus digital reading

Some would say that our mediums of reading have not transformed the experience much – after all, we have progressed from inscriptions on clay tablets to scrolling through text on digital tablets. However, nowadays there is a debate as to whether this rising culture of e-reading is overshadowing traditional print...
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Posted Jan. 24, 2025

Diversity scheme to support disadvantaged students ‘undermines’ Oxford’s integrity, claim professors

A diversity scheme which aims to increase the number of students from under-represented backgrounds at Oxford has been criticised by some professors for ‘undermining’ the university’s academic reputation. The Opportunity Oxford scheme currently reserves 1 in 10 undergraduate places for disadvantaged students, equating to 220 students in the upcoming academic...
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Posted Jan. 2, 2025

Children’s literacy rates are declining: how can we stop this?

Recent research has called for the urgent revival of children’s literacy. It has been found that only 3 in 10 secondary school pupils say that they enjoy reading in their free time, and just over half of primary school pupils. With children now steadily losing their interest in literature as...
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Posted Dec. 18, 2024

Three Gothic classics to read this Autumn

During Autumn, the days get colder and darker, which makes it the perfect time to curl up by the fire with your own tale of terror. Whether you are open to a new classic read to suit the mood of the changing season, or simply curious about this article’s perspective...
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Posted Nov. 18, 2024