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Saturday 17th January 2026
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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.
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Chloe Pomfret
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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.
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Poppy Littler-Jennings
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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.
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Lilly Law
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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
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Archie Johnston
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Don’t dread the dread: art and imitation
Colin Donnelly explores cultural appropriation in history and fashion after Marc Jacob’s reinterpretation of dreadlocks
Are corsets really sexist?
Kate Asquith and Catrin Haberfield measure the pros and cons of the corset
Mandatory workshops must stay
Mandatory consent workshops serve a vital and improving purpose
Trump: better out than in
Politics is an unseemly business and is best confined to bumper stickers and articles by Owen Jones, where it can go safely unnoticed. Every...
Interview: Timothy Garton Ash
John Maier talks to Professor Timothy Garton Ash about Free Speech at Universities, No-platforming, and the threat to liberal values today
One thing I’d change about Oxford… Educating people
Daniel Villar calls for more versatile education in Oxford
The media must approach discussions about Haiti with more nuance
Tobi Thomas discusses how Haiti’s negative portrayal in news media ignores its historical legacy
Brexit: Saviour of European federalism?
Brexit could reboot the abandoned project of European federalism
One thing I’d change about Oxford… Homeless people
This week Will Dry observes the problem of homeless people in Oxford
Alternative, but not Right
James Lamming reflects on the alt-right movement and symbols of hate
Peace in Colombia not a one-man show
Daniel Villar argues that the Nobel Peace Prize should not have been given to Santos alone
Profile: Richard Dawkins
Clayton Stone meets Richard Dawkins at his home and talks God, Oxford and family in the modern world
The Myth of Momentum
In the modern age of radio talk shows, huge TV rights deals and more Sky Sports channels than one could ever dream of, pundits...
Interview: Jim Al-Khalili
Professor Al-Khalili on the enigmas of quantum biology, and why we should care
Fact or Fad?
The truth may be hard to swallow, but there's still no cheat method for a healthy lifestyle
Why does sport matter?
The world is a largely depressing place. With humans plagued by a chronic awareness of the futility of their own existence, it is a...
College rivalries: good for life at university?
Colin Donnelly argues that college rivalries are an important building block of the culture in Oxford, whereas Antonio Gottardello claims they are a relic from the past
Interview: Pamela Matson
Stanford's Dean of the School of Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences explains her visions for sustainable agriculture
An academic education isn’t everything
Academic and vocational qualifications should be treated as equals
Profile: Amara Konneh
Fortune has not always worked in Mr Konneh’s favour. Born on a mud floor in the twilight years of a peaceful Liberia, his family...
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