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Friday 21st November 2025
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Oriel’s Rhodes exhibition is not enough
The exhibition's portrayal of Rhodes’ actions and the Rhodes Must Fall movement are trivialising and disrespectful.
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Ti-Jean Martin
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This is Oxford’s real free speech problem
The Vice-Chancellor's Sheldonian Series reveals a university that does not want to listen to what its students have to say.
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Stanley Smith
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The Vice-Chancellor’s oration lacks a story
Professor Tracey's attempt to not ruffle any feathers produced a speech full of contradictions.
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Finlo Cowley
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Take it from me, there are worse things than Oxford
If you feel things are tough for you at Oxford, try to hold on to the little moments that remind you how lucky you are to be here.
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Laura van Heijnsbergen
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Women’s contribution to science is everywhere
The history of women in science is impressive. We just forget to look for it
Global disasters have local solutions
Oxford council's latest flood alleviation scheme proves that climate change can be tackled on a local level
Tabloid spotlights only keep the real Oxford in the dark
Sensationalist reporting on Oxford sustains the elitism it criticises
Radio Four’s money man on fake news media
An interview with Tim Harford reveals that knowledge does not protect us from prejudice
John Bird: Tackling the big issues
John Bird talks about the possible solutions to homelessness and the role that the Big Issue plays on the streets
Our prudish British culture means the death of good sex
The UK’s approach to sex education is dated and dangerous
Could Friends be any more problematic?
Rewatching the sitcom in 2018 makes me feel uncomfortable
The Kardashians have made millions from misogyny
They aren’t feminist heroes, but they’re brilliant business women
LGBT flags deserve more than a week
February is LGBT history month. The flag should fly for all four weeks
Roger Stone: How liars take the limelight
As the man behind every rogue president, Roger Stone has courted the dark side of America for years. Ethan Croft meets the provocateur-in-chief
Back staff strikes, in solidarity not charity
Our tutors and lecturers will soon be going on strike. They deserve our full and unconditional support.
Controversial costumes are an issue of imbalanced privilege
Provocative bop costumes amplify the same stereotypes that are used to attack minorities
Life on the streets
It’s hard to walk down any street in central Oxford without seeing a rough sleeper – in fact, you could say it’s impossible. As...
Drunk tanks can save the NHS
A culture of excess pushes our services and paramedics to the brink
SU priorities have to change
Investing in a radio station won’t make Oxford SU relevant, but their counselling service can
Period poverty is a national embarrassment, not a ‘women’s issue’
An interview with activist Amika George reveals how period poverty is excluding young women from an equal education
Peter Preston Obituary: A journalist who believed in action
Peter Preston, who died last week, knew that no one should escape scrutiny.
The exile of rough sleepers in Windsor reminds us of our own prejudice
Don’t let the glamour of the Royal wedding distract you from the tragedies on our streets
Should we reject the new no-platforming fines?
Do no platforming fines amplify extremist views or liberate debate?
Protests in Iran shine a light on the international stance in the Middle East
Protests and instability remind us of the crucial role Iran plays in Middle Eastern politics
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