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01/11/2019

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David Goodhart argues it's time to look again at our tradition of residential universities

David Goodhart argues it's time to look again at our tradition of residential universities.

For many, three or four years away from home at a residential university is "a kind of rite of passage into adulthood", says David Goodhart.   

But - given most other countries seem to do fine without it - is it time to think again about this very British tradition?  

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