Tag: Oriel

Protestors placed a Ku Klux Klan (KKK) hood and sign on the statue of Cecil Rhodes at Oriel College, days before Nathan Cofnas' controversial talk at the college.

Today’s Extraordinary Conference of Commons brought together JCR, MCR and SU representatives from across the University. The meeting was called to debate a motion proposed by St Catherine’s College’s MCR president Xiangyue Wang entitled: “No Hate Speech at Oxford”.

Members of Oriel College’s Senior Common Room (SCR) have described Nathan Cofnas’ claims about race and intelligence as “racist, abhorrent and without scientific foundation”, a week before he is due to speak at the college.

All Souls, Brasenose, Lincoln, and Oriel are working together to revitalise Oxford’s historic Market Quarter, with a particular focus on encouraging independent businesses.  The quarter...

I was very close to rejecting Oxford for Exeter. While this is not why I eventually accepted my offer, I couldn’t stop thinking about...

Sitting in Oriel Boat Club’s Captain's room, across from Captains Freiderikos and Merle, I am immersed in a blue and white legacy. The walls,...

The exhibition's portrayal of Rhodes’ actions and the Rhodes Must Fall movement are trivialising and disrespectful.

https://public.flourish.studio/visualisation/12291730/ A lot can be discovered about a college’s culture from the ingredients of their college drink. The ‘work hard, play hard’ attitude that is...

King Charles III has become the official Visitor of Christ Church, Oriel College and University College, following his formal accession to the throne on...

The plaque acknowledges the criticism that Rhodes has attracted “in his day and ever since”. This criticism is ongoing with Oxford professors amongst some calling for Rhodes’ removal from Oxford’s High Street. 

"“We are disappointed to hear that Oriel’s Governing Body will not be removing the Rhodes statue due to the regulatory and financial challenges involved in the process. Dismantling systemic racism in Oxford is one of the greatest challenges this university community has faced, but we believe this is no excuse for inaction… Cecil Rhodes is a symbol of colonialism, white supremacy, and racism, all of which have no place in Oriel College, nor any other part of this University.” "

My working theory is that this is Oriel’s last, desperate attempt to shut students up by literally stunning them into silence.

Oriel College’s Governing Body has responded following the results of an independent commission which were revealed by The Guardian last night, choosing not to...

In a report seen by The Guardian, the commission advised that the College not only removes the statue, but a plaque featuring a portrait of Rhodes on King Edward Street. It also urged the College to publish a statement definitively detailing its association with Rhodes and his legacy.