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Bodleian Bangers: Dame Helen Ghosh
"If you asked me “what am I proud of?”. I did Couch to 5k. Okay, so going with that for a running song I would say Tears for Fears “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” (1985). Definitely one of my pandemic songs."
Balliol “flood” leaves students adrift
This week, a broken tap in Balliol forced a staircase to evacuate, and concerns were subsequently raised regarding the College's response to student welfare.
The...
Balliol divests from fossil fuels
Balliol College has announced plans to divest its holdings in fossil fuel companies. The college released a statement on Monday, saying that it planned...
Balliol students launch petition to bar PM from college premises
The petition, which has received 150 signatures, accuses the PM of "seriously undermining democracy", and also calls for a ban on the college displaying images of the former student.
Balliol Boris celebration on hold
Balliol College have few plans to celebrate Boris Johnson, who read Classics
as an undergraduate at the college, moving into Downing Street.
The college’s July newsletter...
Balliol introduces Oxford’s first homelessness representative
The new officer will publicise volunteering and collect donations for Turl Street Homeless Action
Syrian refugee receives offer from Balliol
Sulaiman Wihba described the news of his offer as "unbelievable"
Balliol accused of bowing to “anti-colonial” pressure by moving Viceroy’s portrait
After taking it down for repairs, the college have not replaced the portrait of George Curzon to its hall.
Calls for Oxford mental health reform after student suicide
The mother of Andrew Kirkman, a Balliol student who took his life in 2013, believes the University's mental health services are flawed