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Stop sneering at the staycation

If so much is available within the UK, what justification is there for an Oxford student to travel across the world?

Opinion Arun Lewis -

The Encaenia is PR without the public (or anyone else)

Wholesale reform is the last thing Encaenia needs. If only people knew what it is, it would be a well-suited PR exercise for a modern Oxford.

Opinion Billy Arber -

This is how we combat the crusade against universities

It’s easy to think of an arts degree as a fruitless pleasure. But education and academic study are intrinsically valuable.

Opinion Morien Robertson -

From pensioners to students, all should fear the Palestine Action ban

If you think this is a win for one side over the other in relation to Israel’s war on Gaza, be careful what you wish for.

Opinion Ebrahim Osman-Mowafy -

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Ten thoughts on this year’s OUSU elections

Alex Bartram, a former candidate for OUSU President, shares his ten thoughts about this year's elections on the eve of polling.

Clegg is wrong: The public sector wants more Oxbridge grads

Flora Milligan takes issue with Clegg's recent comments on the public sector and its employment of Oxford graduates

The Most Boringly Interesting OUSU Election in Years

With polls opening tomorrow, Jack Matthews says that there's all to play for in the upcoming OUSU elections

The curious case of the missing candidates

Tom Robinson assesses the impact of fewer candidates running in OUSU elections

“You should ask for big things from the people standing”

OUSU President Louis Trup encourages all Oxford students to demand more of their candidates, and to engage in OUSU elections

Interview: Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen talks elitism, Downton Abbey and Stonewall with Helen Thomas

Interview: Harry Leslie Smith

Niamh McIntyre discusses austerity and activism with Harry Leslie Smith

Debate: Should we wear red poppies to remember the war dead?

William Tilston and James Elliott discuss the ethics of wearing a poppy

We must follow California’s lead on sexual violence

An anonymous contributor and survivor of sexual violence urges the UK to follow California in introducing a new 'Yes is Yes' law with regard to consent

Suggesting solutions: addressing the gender gap at finals

Eden Bailey, Right to Education's candidate for OUSU Vice President for Access and Academic Affairs in the ongoing elections, discusses the problem of the finals gender gap

Electoral changes at the Union: should you bother voting?

Ella Richards argues that even with the vote's problems introducing RON, slates and online campaigning is a step in the right direction

Interview: Simon Callow

Fergus Morgan chats to actor Simon Callow about the National Theatre, religion and homophobia

A golden opportunity for the Church of England

Tom Carter argues that by appointing a female Bishop of Oxford, the Church of England can send a strong message to those that see it as irrelevant in the modern world

Oxstew Column: Week 4

Turnout disappointing after “nastiest OUSU election so far”

Interview: Fran Boait

Niamh McIntyre talks to Fran Boait on the need for an overhaul of our monetary system

Debate: Is space exploration a waste of resources?

Sian Meaney and Tom Robinson debate whether the money and time expended on space exploration could be put to better use elsewhere

Interview: Nick Mirsky

Helen Thomas talks Channel 4, Louis Theroux and Benefits Street with their Head of Documentaries, Nick Mirsky

Debate: Can privileged students make good access officers?

Alice King and Tjao Shze Hui debate whether your background matters when doing outreach work

The silence that is sapping our Student Union

Jack Matthews discusses the remarkable silence around this year's OUSU elections, and encourages more people to consider getting involved in their Students' Union

Interview: John Micklethwait

John Micklethwait, Editor of The Economist, talks print, the internet, and the future.

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Opinion

Stop sneering at the staycation

The Encaenia is PR without the public (or anyone else)

This is how we combat the crusade against universities

From pensioners to students, all should fear the Palestine Action ban

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