29 June 2017 Scholar’s Sleeves The recognition of talent. By John Watson There are bad things which I am only too happy to believe of the University of Oxford. It selects top foreign oarsmen to pack its boat race crews for one thing. It seems to be above where one would expect to see it… Continue reading Issue 111: 2017 06 29: Scholar’s Sleeves (John Watson)
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Issue 35: 2016 01 07: Bums in the Butter (John Watson)
07 January 2016 Bums in the Butter Conflicts of interest go beyond commerce. By John Watson The lull following the New Year gives time for thought, and rather than wasting it on the minutiae which normally concern us (will the public go for Brexit? Which shadow minister will be sacked next? Who will win Big… Continue reading Issue 35: 2016 01 07: Bums in the Butter (John Watson)