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The Edition: Cambridge in crisis, Trump’s wicked humour & the beauty of AI ceramics

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Navigating University Admission Metrics and Bureaucracy

This chapter explores the complexities of university admissions, critiquing oversimplified metrics and emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding of student backgrounds. It highlights the challenges of bureaucratic growth within universities, revealing how it can hinder effective student-faculty interactions and affect academic excellence. Additionally, the speaker reflects on the importance of reform and maintaining high standards in education, especially in the humanities.

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