Comments are part of protest against Oriel college’s refusal to address Rhodes’ support of white supremacy
An Oxford college should place a sign of apology around the neck of a statue of the Victorian imperialist Cecil Rhodes, a senior academic has suggested, as part of a high-profile protest against the institution’s refusal to address the veneration of a man noted for his support of white supremacy.
About 150 academics at Oxford University are refusing to undertake additional duties on behalf of Oriel college, which includes refusing to take part in outreach work and admissions interviews, though not core teaching duties.
