Friday 20th June 2025

Culture

Cultural Fashion at the Queen’s Confluence Dinner

Not often do I get to break out the Middle Eastern kaftan hanging idle in my wardrobe; it is simply too lavish for a two-course second sitting, yet not...

Common threads: Historical fashion and its lessons for our time

When we think of historical fashion, images of towering wigs, tight-laced corsets, heavy brocades...

Food, fashion, and escapism in a cost of living crisis

Food costs have been front and centre in newsreels as of recent months, whether...

Oxford Fashion Gala’s ‘Metamorphosis’ reflects the beauty of change

The Oxford Fashion Gala was back and bigger than ever, with a larger venue,...

British humour has no clothes

Tom Cutterham looks at the darker side of the British sense of humour

Here’s What You’ve Missed: 6th Week

Mixing it up with comedy and dance! Audiences assess The Imps and The University Dance Society.

News Roundup: Sixth Week

News, Lifestyle and a date with Theo Merz is up for grabs

Out of Breath Podcasts: Corrections

In this comic monlogue a man shows a little too much interest in his son's diary

Fine Dining: Meat Feast

No-one is carnivorous enough for this

Chinese New Year Gala

A photo essay of last week's events at the Sheldonian.

Blues Men’s Basketball highlights v Warwick

Oxford basketball Blues took on Warwick in a last-16 play-off match on 17-02-10. Watch the highlights here

OUSU Lead Protest Against Lapdancing License

Head of Oxford City Council is among protestors against lapdancing at Thirst Lodge.

Dr Rachel Aron – Interview

Anastasya Molodykh interviews the UK Ambassador to Belgium

Here’s What You’ve Missed: 5th Week

"The Invention of Love" and "The Aphorist" are subjected to the audience's praise/tactful slagging off.

The Cherwell Fashion Guide To…Perfect Make-up

Backstage at this week's fashion shoot for Cherwell, professional make-up artists show you how to get that perfect look.

Interview: Rick Stein

Georgia Lindsay talks to Rick Stein about his life and work, and struggles to avoid fish puns

A Scenic View: China

Jessica Davies explores the commitment to fashion in Sichuan

It started with hello…

Eloise Stevens asks why the English struggle with greetings

News Roundup: Fifth Week

Antonia and Theo look at three main news stories and then have the all important Lifestyle roundup

Here’s What You’ve Missed: 4th Week

Good or Ruddi-awful? Audience reaction to 'Our Country's Good' and 'Ruddigore'.

Nigel Lythgoe: We need to end ‘disposable celebrity’ culture

'Nasty Nigel' talks about the perils of reality TV

Fifth Week Comfort Food

What's your favourite food for fending off those Fifth Week blues? Marc Kidson finds out.

Fine Dining: An Ashmolean Affair

The restaurant is a delightful addition to the museum, says Conan McKenzie

Review: Persistance is this game

Straight Lines are rather one dimensional

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