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Dominic Cummings to speak at the Sheldonian Theatre

Dominic Cummings, former Chief Advisor to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, will present a 90-minute lecture at the Sheldonian Theatre on 11th June. Cummings is set to speak about contemporary Western politics, focusing particularly on the British and US governments. The...

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Opinion

The fate of Oxbridge Launchpad shows only the University can improve access

The most rewarding thing I did in my first year at university was to sign up to Oxbridge Launchpad. During the Hilary break and...

Making the new SU work: Why we’re running for student trustee

Oxford students deserve a Student Union that truly represents them. Yet according to the 2024 National Student Survey, only 40.7% of Oxford undergraduates felt...

Hague is not fit to be Chancellor. Just look at his record

The transformative nature of Oxford, coming from a state comprehensive, and his commitment to “bringing the best people here irrespective of background” were all...

Kashmir: Radicalising a diaspora

A recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, a town in the Kashmir Valley, has led to the escalation of hostilities between India and Pakistan. Most...

International students enrich, not endanger, our universities

The first line of the “About” page on the University of Oxford’s website makes a claim for the institution’s central focus on internationalism: “Oxford...

Features

‘We need a different approach’: Students and tutors on AI in academia

From everyday tasks to academic work, AI is already embedded in university life. We asked students and academics at Oxford what they are using it for, what worries them most, and whether the current system can keep up.

Some of the most talented people here are solving problems that don’t matter

As AI rewires the job market, what’s the point of being smart if you’re not doing anything meaningful?

Too young for bops, old enough for a first

There are 237 Oxford students aged 17 and below. In the past, some have dramatically crashed out in the public eye, but many others thrive.

A strikingly egalitarian meal at Rhodes House 

When I arrived at Rhodes House, someone pointed gently to my shoes – off, please – and handed me a head covering. I was then quickly led into a very tall, very ornate hall, where the first thing that struck me wasn’t even the impressive architecture, but the rows of white sheets laid neatly across the floor.

Profiles

Culture

Review: The Great Gatsby – ‘Indulge the Extravaganza’

Sophia Eiden’s production of Simon...

Barry Lyndon – Kubrick’s ultimate antifilm?

Barry Lyndon has always been dismissed within Kubrick’s filmography. While he is a filmmaker known for his versatility across genres, Barry Lyndon still sits uneasily within Kubrick’s wider body...

Cinema’s hidden gems: Daisies (1966)

Whilst mainstream cinema more often favours the safe and the familiar, some of the most remarkable films ever made are those that dismantle the very idea of what is...

Review: Troilus and Cressida – ‘A missed opportunity to appeal to the brain rot generation’

Having heard on the grapevine (and even receiving word from the producer himself) about Troilus and Cressida falling victim to a last-minute casting upheaval, I decided that I needed...

Lifestyle

No sight of a finish line for the cult followers of running

It's hard not to notice the exponential growth of running as a hobby in recent years. It's similarly taken Oxford's student population by storm – Agastya Rao discusses his passion for the sport.

Sport

And the Isis roared – Summer Eights 2025

For the viewing public, and...

In defence of the much-maligned offseason

What will you watch? That’s...

Fencing Novices may be new, but they get the point

Varsity competitions might seem out...