Monday 25th May 2026

Opinion

Oxford is not an aesthetic

My social media algorithm has successfully tracked my profile closely enough to have figured out where I study. To my regret. For every now and then, I’ll be confronted...

What are children really learning from their screens?

Today, when compared to my own childhood, screens dominate children's lives more than ever,...

The gap between funding and belonging at Oxford

Oxford is keen to tell a particular story about itself: that it is open,...

I became more at home when I left home

I never felt more at home than when I was living thousands of miles...

Have faith! Why the church isn’t all bad

Will Cowie sheds light on the faith-inspired social justice groups that are keeping Christianity as relevant as ever

Abominable, my dear Watson

Josh Caminiti takes a critical look at Steven Moffat's depiction of the Suffragette movement in the recent Sherlock Christmas special, 'The Abominable Bride'

Effective altruism: a better New Year’s resolution?

James Aung explains why he's taking a bold pledge to donate 10 per cent of his income to charity

Christmas is consumerist. So what?

Akshay Bilolikar defends consumerism and capitalism in the season of good will and gift-buying

Can anyone stump the Trump?

Alexander Curtis takes an in depth look at the Republican primary field, and forecasts the winners and losers of 2016.

Why is it never ‘terrorism’ when they’re white?

Toby Williams examines the racial and religious connotations of the word 'terrorist' and their dangerous political consequences

Are Rhodes Must Fall student fascists?

Simran Uppal discusses the misrepresentation and reality of the Rhodes Must Fall movement in the light of systemic racism

Is ‘bisexual’ a dirty word?

Emily Dixon discusses the nature of bisexual identities and their erasure from contemporary culture

Rhodes Must Fall respond to Oriel’s plan of action

Brian Kwoba and Tadiwa Madenga, organising members of Rhodes Must Fall Oxford, give an extended response to Oriel College's statement

America’s id?

Daniel Kodsi responds to the continued rise of Donald Trump and right-wing rhetoric in America

At Oxford, you’re probably part of the elite

Akshay Bilolikar and Alexander Curtis examine Oxford admissions in light of a new survey and offer their respective takes on the issue

A vigil for the Iraqi and Syrian people

Seán O'Néill calls for continued solidarity with the Syrian and Iraqi people

Between Paris and Oxford: climate change in 2015

Nick Harvey discusses the outcome of the Oxford Climate Forum 2015

The problem with cultural appropriation

Simran Uppal explains why cultural appropriation can perpetuate oppression

Reconsidering Israel

Daniel Kodsi suggests that we should not jump to criticise the Israeli government

"NHS crisis? What NHS crisis?"

Jacq Mehmet suggests that the government is misleading us over the state of the NHS

The Oxstew: One Bad Thing After Another

Bex Watson exposes yet another Union scandal

The International Student: Look east Mr Cameron

Maria Wilczek calls for closer cooperation between Britain and Poland in the pursuit of EU reform

Interview: Sir Steve Redgrave

Helen Record discusses rowing, rivers and the position of women in sport with the five-time Olympic gold medallist

It is time to start thinking about rape more openly

Bex Watson discusses her personal experience of coming to terms with rape

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