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Worcester academics drank from a human skull in formals until 2015

A drinking vessel made from a human skull was used by academics at Worcester College during formal meals until 2015, a new book by an Oxford professor has shown. The vessel is now stored in the college’s archives, where...
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The infantilisation of young people in politics must end

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Despite centring conversations around them, Westminster is following the US into ignoring and isolating entire generations.

Protect the organ scholarship, protect Oxford’s traditions

Should the organ scholarship be abolished? At the time of writing, 23 of the 43 colleges in Oxford offer organ awards. These consist in...
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What Tate’s case tells us about student sexual violence

The Tate brothers “have each other’s backs” and concerns about a culture of impunity are echoed here in Oxford.
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Cartoon: ‘Have a restful vac!’

The Easter vac, anticipated
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Why are students so financially illiterate?

Donovan Lock -
Ask a typical Oxford student about their academic course, and they’ll happily ramble about the things they’ve learnt in great, riveting depth. Ask them...

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University developments and Oxford’s common ground

Sara Rourke -
With the University having outlined a plan to work with the community, its ability to preserve Common Ground will be a test its commitment.

Helping the homeless: volunteering or voyeurism?

Silvia Andreoletti -
In Milan, people sleep on the streets where Europe's elites shop and dine. Is photographing the homeless valuable or inherently intrusive?

Sextigation 2025: Top one percent of shaggers do 15% of all shagging

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How much sex do Oxford students have? How true are the stereotypes – which colleges get the most action, do students really date for marriage?

Orange paint, green promises, and Oxford’s climate conundrum

Victoria McKinley-Smith -
Oxford has fulfilled its 2020 divestment commitments. But some activists see hypocrisy, as it continues to hold millions of pounds in indirect investments.

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Review: Allegro Pastel by Leif Randt

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Film

Please, no more biopics!

A few weeks ago, Sam Mendes announced his casting for the Beatles biopics he aims to release in 2028. As I recall from conversations among friends and a torrent...
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Books

Writers on Writing: Reflections on the 2025 Oxford Literary Festival

The Oxford Literary Festival is one of those events I hear about every year, mark out on my calendar, and never end up going to. Sometimes it’s the distance...
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Music

Your essential guide to the music of May Day

May Day: It’s unique, convivial and quintessentially Oxford. Only once a year does the city come together like it, and when that happens, it’s not one to miss out...
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Lifestyle

Zero social anxiety?

Ben O'Brien -
Tiktok is helping us see what it might be like to have no social anxiety. But is complete disinhibition something we should all aspire to?

Sport

Inside the women’s boat: Courage on the Tideway

Aishia Simmons -
"Both crews get ready please." Two...

Clean sweep for Cambridge at Chanel J12 Boat Race weekend

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After losing out in both...

Youth and Spares complete, time for the Boat Race

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The stage is set for...

Men’s Blues Hockey survive back-to-back relegation playoffs

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The heights of the BUCS...

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