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Students given trigger warnings their lectures mentioning chocolate

A University of Roehampton psychologist lecture carried a content warning for chocolate addiction.
A second-year student said the warning infantilised students and felt like a farce.
University officials stated Roehampton is committed to an inclusive working and learning environment.
The issue adds to ongoing debates about trigger warnings in UK universities.
The Telegraph and The Telegraph-linked coverage described the warnings as a broader 'woke' trend.
Roehampton's spokesman said warnings are part of creating an inclusive environment.
Content warnings reportedly also included mentions of 'reports of friends having mental health difficulties'.
The article notes Roehampton's prior ranking and other trigger warnings in different subjects.
Critics accused universities of 'triggering' students with sensitive content.
The article included a broader list of warnings about violence and controversial topics.

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