Friday 23rd January 2026

Opinion

Who cares about college politics?

I’ve found myself part of a small core of my JCR who still care about JCR politics – those who fulfill a minimum requirement of simply turning up to things. Needless to say, the bar is low.

Criticisms of Oxford slang aren’t really about language

Sub fusc, college marriages, BOPs, sconcing, Prelims, the Bod: Oxford boasts a unique catalogue...

Why you should talk to your scout more

Quite apart from our academic work, students at Oxford University lead a life very...

Livin’ la vida Lidl

Though I still have reservations about milk from Lidl – I swear it tastes different – and the eggs from Aldi look to me dull and pale, I can put aside these quibbles as I admit to the allure of a £1 bag of courgettes. All this to say: Oxford’s city centre needs a discount supermarket.

Britain and Obama’s Healthcare Package

Why the American healthcare debate says more about Britain

The Middle East: Why we need to understand both sides of the question

We cannot evaluate the Middle East problem without understanding both the Israeli and Palestinian standpoints.

Miliband defends government’s climate change policy

Ed Milliband talks about the closure of wind turbine manufacturing plant and why we shouldn't fly less.

5 Minute Tute: Polling Tehran

An examination of the potential impact of the Iranian Presidential elections

5 Minute Tute: The US Supreme Court

Tom Lubbock, Lecturer in Politics at Brasenose and St Anne's colleges explains the significance of the first Hispanic Supreme Court nominee

The United States Of Europe

Former Belgian Prime Minister talks about his plans for Europe

Should We Ban the BNP?

Two student's views on the future of the BNP

The Union: A Presidential Roundup

A Successful Term at The Union

OUCA has no choice but to change

Punishing those responsible for racist material is not enough, OUCA must also reform its culture

Five Minute Tute: Courting Controversy

Politics Lecturer Tom Lubbock unravels the controversy behind Obama's Supreme Court nominee, Sonia Sotomayor

Action At Last

The US is taking steps in the right direction on climate change

Cutting Arts spending? Tell us why

The lack of communication regarding the reprioritisation of funding towards the Sciences is a worrying indication that students are not respected by the University.

Politics and Poetry don’t mix

Ruth Padel's actions are more than just an insult. They are a damning indictment of the elected poet in general.

The Party’s Just Getting Started

Dr Caroline Lucas MEP on the Green Party's principles and pragmatism

Europe At The Polls

The June 4th European Elections explained

The Rough Road to Peace

Lord Trimble talks with William Sentance on the lessons of peace making in Northern Ireland

We should, within limits, respect institutional autonomy over selection procedures

Colleges differ in their approach to selections, both in terms of admissions and hustings. This isn't necessarily a problem.

Green Voices

Oxford needs to stop dragging its heels when it comes to environmental policies

Mistaken Identity

Politics Tutor James Panton explores the issue of ID cards

Digging up dirt just puts us in a hole

We should not become too sensationalised in our response to Walcott's past, or to the new recruitments at the Saïd.

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