Can museums be decolonised? The restitution question
The first step of reckoning with our colonial past is recognising its remaining presence. Every aspect of modern life is informed by the spoils...
Where Things Turn Out Different
Bombay is an Anglicisation of the Marathi word Mumbai. For this reason, it has become a source of awkwardness.
Review: Uncomfortable Oxford Tour
The tour began at the Carfax tower with tales of the town-gown divide in the early days of Oxford University. A third year undergraduate led the group of students and tourists around the town centre.
Union candidate dropped from slate for “colonialism is underrated” JCR motion
The controversial comment was part of a motion for a "declaration of war on St. Edmund's Hall".
Review: Heart of Darkness at York Theatre Royal
Can we retell Conrad’s disturbing critique of exploitation in colonial times without falling prey to racism which even the author couldn’t avoid?
St John’s creates post to research its colonial past
The first post of its kind at Oxbridge, the research will focus on “explor[ing] connections between the college and colonialism".
Gin and tonic’s history might leave you with a bitter taste
Colonialism, empire and disease: this tasty tipple has an interesting story
The insidious power of borrowing
Cultural synthesis has historically been a tool of colonial oppressors
Oxford to confront colonial past in £20,000 project
The move will include returning treasures seized during the time of the British Empire, and the study of more black and Asian thinkers on degree courses
Pakistan’s cultural reinvention is spear-headed by its youth
Pakistan’s identity and future is debated in culture both at home and abroad
Professor Biggar should be allowed to speak, even if we disagree
Our blanket decrial of Professor Biggar harms foreign policy and historical understanding
Colonial scars remain in Singapore, even if you can’t see them
Professor Biggar focuses on impacts he can quantify, ignoring the insidious impact colonialism had on institutional racism and politics
Balliol accused of bowing to “anti-colonial” pressure by moving Viceroy’s portrait
After taking it down for repairs, the college have not replaced the portrait of George Curzon to its hall.
Oxford academics condemn “polemical and simplistic” research
The professor described their actions as "collective online bullying"