Cryptic crossword clue
Writing seen after university rebelled

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word UPROSE

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The straight part
We know that "rebelled" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rebelled = uprose.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does UPROSE mean?

UPROSE verb
  1. To rise; to get up; to appear from below the horizon.
  2. To have an upward direction or inclination
  3. To rebel or revolt; to take part in an uprising.

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