Students, who would naturally have applied to Cambridge 20 years ago, now actively avoid doing so. They cite 1) the University’s compromised reputation; 2) patchy and controversial teaching; 3) toxic and partisan academic atmosphere; 4) discrimination against certain groups. https://t.co/PSGe0FpKzu pic.twitter.com/ivoO8RmpUk
— Joe Rich (@joerichlaw) August 7, 2026
One of the Cambridge academics demanding an inquiry into the appointment of Jason Aday, claiming it has damaged the university’s reputation, is Priya Gopal. You can’t make it up. https://t.co/rEV1Kw1CXX pic.twitter.com/aKaAs6ivIx
— Emma Trimble (@Emma_A_Webb) August 7, 2026