ARTICLES BY Mark Ross
Opinion | Banning afro swim caps is bad. Excluding minorities from sport is worse
The International Swimming Federation (FINA) recently decided to ban “afro” swim caps at the upcoming Olympic Games. This discriminatory measure reminds us that current levels of diversity in sport are far from gold medal-worthy.
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Why we should be talking about AI in higher education
Could the higher education system benefit from AI, and what are the chances of it being implemented in the near future?
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Opinion | Security staff wearing body cameras may be invasive but it is necessary
University security staff have recently been equipped with body cameras when patrolling campus and University-owned residences. It stings our egos and feels invasive, but for students acclimatised to the digital age, we should really just accept that the benefits outweigh the flaws.
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City Twinning: Bristol's Unknown Sisters
The international “twinning” of cities has gifted Bristol a number of ‘sisters’ across the globe. Seven cities – Guangzhou, Porto, Bordeaux, Hannover, Porto Morazon, Beira and Tbilisi – are part of the Bristolian family.
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Opinion | The University needs to improve existing first year halls, not build new buildings
In light of the University’s recent plans to erect new student accommodation in Temple Quarter and St Philips, and the poor quality of some of the existing residences, the University’s housing priorities are being questioned.
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