Monday 2nd 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.

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.

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.

Quaintrelle Anarchist

AERYNN interviews student Isabelle Crossley of Pembroke College about her online business, Quaintrelle Anarchist

London Fashion Week: Danish Wekeel’s ‘Draped Modern Kouroi’

Adi David gives us his thoughts on this new designer's first 'wearable' collection

Cherworld: Hilary Week 7

In a Cherworld special, ex-presenter Beth McKernan returns to join Sophie and Robin as they discuss the latest tourist attraction in town: Maths tours.

Cherwell: Over To You

Cherwell is recruiting now for Trinity Term 2012. What are you waiting for?

We’re Kiehl-ing Over for Kiehl’s

Rachel Lobley and Helen Tatlow try out some staple products from Kiehl’s, the skincare brand hoping to take the UK by storm

Interview: Othello

Hannah Blyth speaks to the director and leading men of the upcoming production of Othello.

Have a little Patience

Ruby Riley and Emmanuella Kwentorney talk to the artistic director and cast members of Gilbert and Sullivan's opera Patience, on in 8th week.

Amphibians – Part 2

In the second, and final, part of this new radio play Harold feels increasingly helpless as he and Barbara come into conflict with the law and the media.

Inside a Rubber Dinghy

Bria Thomas and Ruby Riley talk to Ben Cohen and Kelvin Fawdrey, the director and writer of Rubber Dinghy, part of the OUDS New Writing Festival.

Beyond Black: Behind-the-scenes video

Behind-the-scenes video of 1st week editorial, 'Beyond Black'

Cherworld: Hilary Week 6

Robin and Sophie discuss Oxford's call for £90 million in funding for the humanities, is dependence on philanthropy the inevitable future for higher education in Britain?

Lovely Bones: Behind-the-scenes video

Behind-the-scenes video of 6th week 'Lovely Bones' shoot with SweetDelirium Jewellery

Lovely Bones: Interview with SweetDelirium Jewellery

AERYNN talks to taxidermy jeweller, Elspeth Oram of SweetDelirium, about trends in taxidermy, ethical production, and changes in the alternative fashion industry

Kiss my bow tie: Behind the scenes

Take a look at the behind-the-scenes of our 7th week editorial shot at the Burton Taylor studio

A ‘Brief’ Chat about Chekhov’s Shorts

Bria Thomas talks to Jessie Norman and Eli Machover, the director and assistant director of 'Chekhov's Shorts', an upcoming play on at the Simpkins Lee Theatre.

Amphibians – Part 1

A brand new radio play written, produced and performed by Oxford students. In the first installment the elderly Harold Coaley struggles with increasing desperation to get his voice heard as he fights for an environmental issue very close to his heart.

Cherworld: Hilary Week 5

Robin and Sophie discuss St Anne's recent refusal to fly the LGBT pride flag to mark LGBT history month: should they amend college policy in order to show their support?

Interview: The Barefaced Night

Ruby Riley and Matt Isard discuss The Barefaced Night with the director, the producer, and an actor. It's an alternative show and merges dance, live music, and story telling to create a timeless fairytale.

Report: Oxford Climate Forum 2012

Rachel Savage talks to top-flight figures and attendees at the biggest student-led climate change forum in the country.

Cherworld: Hilary Week 4

Sophie and Robin discuss the latest blow to hit the beleagured Murdoch empire: Harris Manchester's ban on all Murdoch publications. Join the debate on press standards and the future of print journalism.

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