Friday 6th February 2026

Culture

Musical theatre and classic literature: A marriage of two minds?

Musical theatre owes a great debt to the literature of preceding centuries. Often, all we need is one idea to ignite a spark that leads to something greater.

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.

Lighthouse Productions on ‘Lemons’

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

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.

Future Prospects- Richard Sambrook, Professor of Journalism

This week's careers interview is with Richard Sambrook, who worked at the BBC for over 30 years and is now Professor of Journalism at Cardiff University

Cherworld: Trinity Week 3

Sophie Jamieson is joined by guest presenter Anthony Collins to discuss the results of Oxford's council elections, and the controversial comments of one UKIP candidate

About The Town #1

Episode 1 - 'Talent'

Interview: The Rain Starts A-Fallin’

Interview with the writer, producer and cast of the new play, The Rain Starts A-Fallin'

Films on Friday #2 Zombie Mike

The second entry in our short film competition is this black comedy from Harry Mallon and Dirty Pint Productions. Andrew wakes up after a big night to find his world turned upside down. Or is it all in his head?

Future Prospects – Caroline Jordan, Headteacher

In the first of our new careers series, Alishba Khaliq talks to Oxford graduate Caroline Jordan about her career in education and her current position as headteacher of Headington Girls School

Behind the Scenes: Precious Metals

A glimpse behind the scenes of this week's Cherwell fashion shoot

Cherworld: Trinity Week 2

In Robin's last appearance before a brief finals interlude, he and Sophie tackle two important issues: the advisability of mixing savannah animals with intoxicated students, and the shame of falling behind LSE in the international rankings

A View From The Bridge – Trinity Week I

It's a blustery night outside The Bridge, and those intrepid enough to brave the inclement weather get stuck into such diverse topics as joggers, bathroom etiquette, and the comparative benefits of asparagus vs. pineapple juice

Legal eagles spread their rugby wings

Hugo Batten reports on a glorious day out at Iffley as a Rugby Sevens tournament proves an unexpected treat

Interview: Mo Farah

British world-record breaker, runner and Olympic medal hopeful

Words, Words, Words #1

A book recommendation podcast with members of Oxford's Blackwell Bookshop

Cherworld: Trinity Week 1

Robin and Sophie are back for Trinity, discussing this week's investigation into the growing number of British students heading abroad for their higher education. Is the UK falling behind their international competitors?

Films on Friday #1 ‘Herman and Harold: The Art Collector’

This brilliant stop frame animation, by Richard Keen, is the first entry in our new short film competition

Beauty, inside-out!

We interview nutritional therapist Matthew Reay on a natural approach to beauty.

Fashion Feminism?

Charlotte Irwin goes all Germaine Greer on us as she visits Amanda Wakeley’s show at Bath’s Fashion Week

Pretty in pink

Charlotte Irwin explores the many shades of girly on offer this spring

Lewis-Duncan Weedon at London Fashion Week

Shiyin Cindy Lin tells us about the designer following his A/W 2012 show at London Fashion Week

Report: Oxford Forum for International Development 2012

Rachel Savage meets the movers and shakers at the forefront of international development and policy, speaking to leading figures including Tim Harford and Sir Graeme Lamb.

Snog Marry Avoid? #5

Xin Fan and Vickie Morrish travel to the ends of Broad Street as they chart current opinion on which of Balliol, Wadham, and Pembroke's founders fly fine or flounder.

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