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Lost and found: The art of translation

Translation should be more than mechanic substitution. It demands that the translator acts as a conduit, conveying the intricacies of emotion, style, and intention, while negotiating the hurdles of linguistic complexity.

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‘Does your doctor need to care?’: GREYJOY, reviewed

GREYJOY is a stunning example of how intricate and thoughtful student theatre can be.

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‘An enormous amount of humour’: ‘Lemons’ review

Lighthouse Productions’ debut project delivered a fast paced, hilarious version of Sam Steiner’s script. Even the argumentative scenes prompted laughs.

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How does an Oxford student read for fun?

No matter which book is in front of me, I’m almost always reading in twenty-second bursts, and I’m constantly thinking about what else I could be looking at if I only picked up my phone.

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Lost and found: The art of translation

‘Does your doctor need to care?’: GREYJOY, reviewed

‘An enormous amount of humour’: ‘Lemons’ review

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