Liberalism’s Moment of Truth
The night overtaketh the day, the four horsemen draw near, and pestilence approacheth. The apocalypse is at hand, and the state, in shining armour,...
Refugees in the Time of Corona: How We Fail Those Most In Need
Sofia Cotterill explores how our government is failing those fleeing from violence and persecution.
University losses to cost economy £6bn and 60,000 jobs, while Treasury resists bailout
The COVID-19 pandemic and consequent recession will lead to a steep reduction in student numbers, causing a £2.5bn funding “black hole” with dramatic impacts...
Oxford students set up COVID-19 support website for Zimbabwe
Five Oxford students are part of a global group of Zimbabwean students and young professionals who have founded the Zimbabwe Covid-19 Support Hub. The...
Shorts: The world after Covid-19
1. Jed Burkat (Brasenose)
Slavoj Zizek, beloved pop-culture icon and philosopher, has called
Coronavirus a ‘perfect storm’ which ‘gives a new chance for Communism’ in
Europe in...
God Save the Queen, I Guess
Natasha Voase calls on the Royal Family ‘to prove that they’re more than just reality stars with posh accents’.
Vice-Chancellor criticises global COVID-19 response
The Vice-Chancellor has criticised the response to the COVID-19 pandemic from the international community. In a post uploaded to the University’s "Coronavirus Research" page,...
Violence on the Frontline: the changing public perception of the NHS
'The assault of NHS workers is far from a new phenomenon.' Emily Passmore discusses public perceptions of the NHS and how COVID-19 has exposed them.
Oxford Living Wage Campaign demands COVID-19 worker protection
The Oxford Living Wage Campaign, a student organization for worker justice at the University of Oxford as well as its colleges, has released an...
A Crisis of Faith?: the role and responsibilities of organised religion
When David was King of Israel, his people is said to have been ravaged by a plague claiming the lives of hundreds every day....
A Case For Sonder: rejecting putting a price tag on life
All throughout the world, health professionals are facing some of the most disheartening scenes of our times. Their efforts are valiant, there’s no denying...
Blind Spots and Vigilantism: Learning from the ghosts of recent pandemics past
‘I refute the claim that news cannot be made directly relevant, engaging, and motivating wherever it happens.’ Francesca Butt warns us against the blind spots in our media coverage and tells us what we can learn from online outrage.
Opinion – Oxford Finalists Deserve a Proper ‘Safety Net’
On Wednesday 25th March I released an Open Letter to the University advocating for a ‘guaranteed minimum’ grade to be implemented to protect students particularly...
Folding@Home: the virtual fight against a global pandemic
As we all isolate at home in the middle of this outbreak, it is difficult not to feel powerless. We are not medical professionals,...
