Why Do University Students End up so Woke?

If you're the sort of person who worries about what is being taught to young people at universities, especially in the humanities, and why most of the absurd examples of de-platforming occur there, you are right to worry. Universities churn out graduates who find jobs in the media, in the public service, in politics, and, well, in universities, to complete the cycle. Sky New Australia has strong opinions on this, plus an unexpected new way of getting an insight into what's going on. Read more.   

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