Monday 19th 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.
Opinion Chloe Pomfret -

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.
Opinion Poppy Littler-Jennings -

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.
Opinion Lilly Law -

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
Opinion Archie Johnston -
Latest

All work and no praise makes Jack a dull boy

Stephanie Sy-Quia argues that a fifth week free would do little for Oxford students

In defence of the Human Rights Act

Amelia Cooper responds to Jan Nedvídek's article on the Conservative's proposals to repeal the Human Rights Act

Why the NUS anti-Lib Dems campaign is wrong

Jan Nedvídek hits back at the NUS Executive's decision to fund anti-Lib Dem billboards in the run up to the election

Why we need a sensible debate over Europe

Jan Nedvídek argues that the public deserves a mature debate over Britain's future within the European Union

Why criticism of the FPTP system is misguided

Jan Nedvídek argues there are considerable merits to our current electoral system and we shouldn't be too hasty to change it

The reaction of the radical left after the election

Jan Nedvídek lambasts sections of the radical left for their attitudes following Labour's defeat in the election

Investigation: Women in academia

C + investigates the causes of the gender gap at Oxford, why its impact is endemic in certain subjects, and how students and staff are working to support women in academia

The disproportionate influence of minor parties

Jan Nedvídek argues that the influence of minor parties in the next Parliament could have some unwelcome consequences

The sheer hypocrisy of communist sympathisers

Jan Nedvídek looks at the supposed communist sympathisers within the Oxford community, arguing such a position is wrong

What the new government means for students

James Elliott analyses the new government's education policies, and in particular whether a rise in tuition fees might be on the cards

The long way back for the Left after electoral defeat

James Elliott argues that Labour should look to its grass-root support to channel its anger at social injustices and develop a new politics of the left

What this election hasn’t changed about copy-cat policies

James Elliott calls on those unhappy with the election results to stop lamenting and start organising

The falsity of voting for "anti-austerity" parties

James Elliott argues that voting for parties like the Greens or the SNP is counter-intuitive if you want to avoid a Tory government

The current conflicts raging within the NUS

James Elliott takes a look at the changes taking place within the NUS

Why a reading week wouldn’t go far enough

James Elliott argues that calls for a reading week do not tackle the systemic issues affecting students

Oxstew: Terrorism expert new VC to combat left-wing students

“Oxford is particularly at risk due to the presence of ISIS”

Oxstew: Motion to buy guillotine passes at St Catz

“The purchase of the guillotine is just a precautionary measure”

OxStew: OUSU to hold referendum on owls in exams

“The world of Harry Potter is essentially a celebration of Britain’s elite educational institutions anyway.'

OxStew: Christians call balls ‘unacceptable’

“Oxford students not wanting us at their balls is yet another triumph of the politically correct liberal elite, and is exactly why we need Nigel Farage to stay on as UKIP leader.”

OxStew: Princess Charlotte interested in Wadham degree

“I intend to use all means within my power to smash capitalism, just as soon as I can walk”
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