Saturday 17th January 2026

Opinion

There’s nothing wrong with a regional accent

Accent bias remains deeply embedded in academic institutions, where a hierarchy of accent prestige continues to shape perceptions.

Distance does make the heart grow fonder

Three months into my year studying abroad, I am reminded why I chose Oxford University in the first place.

We must separate Church and University

Financially, culturally, and quasi-judicially, the Church of England remains part of the furniture in both the city and the University.

It’s time we woke up to the failures of the NUS

The Cambridge SU's disaffiliation is a reminder that the National Union of Students is not fit for purpose

Professor Daniel Robinson: Why I’m voting for Trump

Daniel Kodsi interviews the Oxford philosopher about his support for Donald Trump

Are sunscreens letting us down?

Philip Baker investigates why melanoma is still on the rise despite increased sunscreen use

A case against no-platforming

Myfanwy Craigie argues that safe spaces and no-platforming in universities may hurt our freedom to express our opinions

Interview: Slavoj Žižek

John Maier talks to Slavoj Žižek about Trump, student politics and the power of comedy

Should colleges adopt meat-free hall days?

Michael Shao calls for meat-free hall days as reducing consumption of meat has significant environmental impact, whereas Colin Donnelly argues that meatless days represent the tradition of universities trying to enforce lifestyle choices on students

Trudeau: a liberal’s nightmare

Don’t believe the hype about the Canadian Prime Minister, argues Matthew Roller

One thing I’d change about Oxford… Drinking culture

Maxim Parr-Reid criticises the drinking culture in Oxford

Scotland: time for take two

Scotland’s future success depends on its remaining in the UK, not the EU

May’s government: the first 100 days

May’s opening act avoids the issues which started the show

Profile: Ann Widdecombe

The former shadow home secretary and Conservative Party stalwart on public notoriety, current events, and Brexit

How rational are we?

Johanne Nedergård uses science and logic to show that humans are not as rigorous as we might like to think we are

Interview: Paul Smith

The Director of the Oxford University Museum of Natural History discusses evolution and the importance of the Museum

Student mental health-care shows how the national crisis ought to be approached

The struggle against the national mental health crisis is one that students must join

Interview: Dame Anne Glover

"Politicians are still reluctant to acknowledge the [scientific] evidence when it doesn’t suit their philosophy and everybody loses when that happens."

Historic Mistake: Art History consigned to the past

Preserving the humanities is vital to future prosperity

One thing I’d change about Oxford… Cars

This week Alex Oscroft explores the idea of banning cars in Oxford

Trump’s trump card: a twisted tale

Trumpism may lose the battle, but it has already won the war

Should subfusc remain mandatory in Oxford?

Daniel Villar argues in favour of subfusc as a distinctive feature of Oxford, whereas Tess Leyland interprets it as a sign of the university's self-importance

Profile: Ji-Hyun Park

Sharing the story of escaping North Korea ... twice

Scientists with their heads in the clouds

Tom Galligan discusses the importance of blue sky science

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