Opinion

The hypocrisy of Oxford academics invoking ‘academic freedom’ for Nathan Cofnas

Now, it cannot be clearer: ‘Academic freedom’ is only ever collectively invoked for those like Nathan Cofnas.

The hypocrisy of aestheticised wilderness

We seem to have been locked in an eternal attempt at domination over nature for millennia. My recent trip to Thailand shifted this into clear focus: perhaps the attempt was never really about humans over nature.

What does Pride mean to you? A reflection on identity

I was so excited to connect with the rest of the group through our shared enthusiasm and experiences. Eagerly, I contacted many other queer friends to join. Their responses would soon shock me.

Balanced by whose standards? Challenging the Pinsker Centre’s Israel policy trips

On 6th June, The Telegraph published an article outlining the abuse and criticism faced by Ben Ashworth, over his visit to Israel. The article describes the trip as “a fact-finding trip to better understand the Gaza conflict”. A closer examination of the trip itinerary, however, tells a different story.

Interview: Norman Finkelstein

Nick Mutch discusses Obama and Israel with Norman Finkelstein

Debate: International students – is more help needed?

Following recent debate, Nick Mutch and Conor Dinan discuss whether international students should receive more assistance

Challenging stigma: Oxford life and mental health

OUSU Disabilities Officer James Elliott discusses depression and his new position

How to defrost: coping with Oxford life

Georgiana Jackson-Callen discusses how she managed a choral scholarship, an Oxford degree and her anxiety attacks

Syria: A perspective from the Middle East

Oliver Radway writes from the Middle East, discussing Syria's future and the impact of the conflict on refugees.

Oxford is not to blame for alienated international students

JY Hoh responds to Cheriel Neo's article 'We need to rethink the treatment of international students'

What’s on your mind?

Anthony Maskell asks what the real reason is for updating our Facebook status.

It’s time to stop the marketisation of our universities

The Tutor View: John Parringon, Fellow in Physiological Sciences at Worcester, argues that recent changes to higher education are making univerisities increasingly market-orientated

Interview: Victoria Coren Mitchell

Holly Whiston talks poker, panel games and Observer columns with Only Connect's Victoria Coren Mitchell

Debate: Does student activism need reinvigorating?

Following the creation of the Oxford Activist Network, Conor Dinan and Nick Mutch discuss whether students politics is in need of change

How cuts to access funds will affect students

Andrew Smith, Labour MP for Oxford East, explains how proposed cuts to the Students Opportunities Fund will affect students adversely

Review: Christ Church Picture Gallery

Edward Lewis finds the gallery to be a peaceful artistic retreat full of renaissance masters

We need to rethink the treatment of international students

Cheriel Neo explains why we need to re-examine the treatment of international students in Oxford

The Student View: Online dating

Alice King tells us why it's time for students to embrace online dating

Interview: Mark Littlewood

Robert Walmsley discusses liberty and the state with Mark Littlewood

Debate: Should you give directly to the homeless?

With Oxford's homeless population among the UK's highest, Louee Dessent-Jackson and Nick Mutch discuss what we can do.

Interview: Jack Gleeson

Nick Hilton talks fame, philosophy and PhDs with Game of Thrones star Jack Gleeson

Drugs investigation: the case for legalisation

Matt Broomfield argues that the socioeconomic reasons for legalisation cannot be ignored

Just because they’re right…

...doesn’t mean that they aren’t alright

Was Mark Duggan wrongfully killed?

Following the jury's verdict of 'lawful killing', James Elliot and Billy Beswick discuss whether further investigation is required

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