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...

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”

OxStew: IS hails ISIS vote of confidence over magazine name

'We thank the magazine for holding steadfast despite the unwarranted pressure to change its name'

OxStew: Council buckles in lead up to election

City Council buckles under the weight of student voter registrations

Why we should keep the Human Rights Act

Bella Sankey, Director of Policy at the human rights group Liberty responds to Jan Nedvídek's article on the Human Rights Act

Degrees of Stupidity – English

This is the second of a series of six articles each of which argues for the abolition of an Oxford degree. This week’s column seeks to explain why we would all be better off without English degrees

The problems of the new Vice-Chancellor

James Elliott on why Oxford's new Vice-Chancellor is not a godsend

Strasbourg having a say on British civil liberties

Jan Nedvídek discusses the Human Rights Act and the present Conservative discussions around whether Britain retains it

Changing perceptions towards mental health

Chris Pike on why we need to question our attitudes towards mental health and to each other

Are extracurricular activities more important than degrees?

Sara Semic and Joshua Caminiti debate what should take precedence for students at Oxford - their academic studies or their extra-curricular activities

OxStew: Terrorism expert new VC to combat leftwing students

The University has appointed a terrorism expert as the new Vice Chancellor in a bid to combat leftwing students at Oxford

International Student: Finland trying to continue its rise

Ilari Mäkelä discusses the Slush-generation in Finland and their struggle against the difficult circumstances the country faces

Brian Mulroney on neo-liberalism and elections

Omar Rana talks to the former Canadian Prime Minister about his time in office and his continued support for free market economics

Advice to potential allies of the LGTBQ community

Taisie Tsikas gives advice to potential allies of the LGTBQ community and causes, compiled by the OUSU LGBTQ campaign

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