Thursday 5th February 2026

Culture

Dressed the part: Dark academia at Oxford

The style of dark academia, while it helps us to ward off the worst of the seasonal chills, hints at the class politics underpinning the University.
Culture Cerys Bennison -

Lighthouse Productions on ‘Lemons’

The team outlined the vision for their debut production: a political, surrealist piece of contemporary theatre.
Culture Abigail Lakeland -

Breaking free from the Pinterest board

Over the Christmas vac I was lucky enough to attend an exhibition on one of my favourite designers, Vivienne Westwood, at the National Gallery of Victoria.
Culture Victoria Corfield -

In defence of the theatrical release

If film, like all art, nourishes itself on its own œuvre, I don’t think we can afford to sever the association between the cinema and the film.
Culture Nora Miles -
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South Pacific

Our travel feature this week takes us to the idyllic spoils of Pacific islands.

Problem Page: Uni Counselling Service

The University counselling service tackle your worries and woes in our weekly feature.

Fashion Shoot: Dressing Up

With so many trends around you can wear almost anything... as long as you wear it with confidence.

Restaurant Review: Jamie’s Italian

Oliver's new pad in Oxford. Is it as pukka as we'd hoped?

Greenbox: Change your bank, not the climate

Comprehending how personal finance fuels the global effects of climate change.

Get into… the social scene

Cherwell's resident lifestyle aid, Sian Cox-Brooker, helps you socialise in your first term at Oxford.

Be in a BBC TV programme this Wednesday

In Oxford on Wednesday? Come along to the Union and be part of a new BBC TV series...

Review: ‘The Family’

We take a look at Channel 4's unusual new documentary.

Oxford – social parasites welcome?

As Oxford prepares to consider applicants' postcodes, we ask if Oxford will ever be able to change its image.

Summer Podcast: Sheldonian Restoration

We spoke to the people involved in the four-year conservation of the Sheldonian's magnificent painted ceiling.

Summer Podcast: George McGavin

We talk to one of the presenters of 'Lost Land of the Jaguar' - an exciting new BBC TV series.

‘Violence and Destitution’ at Campsfield House

Cherwell examines claims of violence at Oxford's local detention centre.

Interview: Fiona Bruce

The BBC journalist talks reality TV, Antiques Roadshow and returning to Oxford

07-08 Arts Roundup

Chris Baraniuk on the highlights of the Oxford music, drama and cinema scenes

Oxfordmania!

The inescapable eccentricities of Oxford life explored in words and pictures.

Said donation protests

Oxford University have just decided to accept a second donation from Syrian arms dealer Wafic Said, prompting protests at the Said Business School

Desert Island Dons

What would your dons get up to stranded on a desert island?

In praise of Desengaño

Jeremy Cliffe discusses the value of cynicism

Interview: Claire Wilcox

Louise Collins talks to the V&A’s Senior Fashion Curator

If you tolerate this

Guy Pewsey investigates the rise and fall of the child star
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