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Opinion: Why students need to learn the art of disagreeing well

24 June 2026

Writing for The Hindu, UCL President & Provost Dr Michael Spence makes the case for disagreement as something to engage with productively, helping prepare individuals to participate thoughtfully in a world defined by difference, complexity and rapid change.

Dr Michael Spence

This article was originally published in The Hindu on Wednesday June 24, 2026. 

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  • Dr Michael Spence, UCL President & Provost