How Oxford's attempts to drag itself into the 21st century have backfired
With its centuries-old customs and peculiar vocabulary, the University of Oxford can seem to outsiders like a bastion of tradition. Many of its long-standing rituals are still embraced by students and academics today: the wearing of gowns to formal hall dinners, say; or the May Morning celebrations. When it comes to other traditions, some think it’s time for a change.
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