Tag: drinking

Since I arrived at Oxford, alcohol has been woven into the fabric of my university experience. Drinking isn’t just expected – it’s encouraged, celebrated, and deeply embedded in student culture. Nights out, pub trips, drinking societies, formals: Oxford demands drinking, and I’ve obliged, over and over again.

"Alcohol nearly ruined my life. For many years to come, I think, I’ll still be grappling with its consequences."

Although alcohol can bring people together, it can also leave a fair number of people on the outskirts of social settings.

Hangover anecdotes tend to interest their teller more than their audience. So, I’ll let you read some triumphant exceptions to the rule written by...

You should not fall into the trap of thinking drinking is an essential part of university life; however, for many of you it will...

Given how many people you’re likely to meet in your first few weeks at Oxford, don’t be surprised if you make a romantic connection...

An exploration of why we love Britain's most quintessential student pub chain.

The trials and tribulations of a typical Oxford night out

Joanna Lonergan takes us through the basic ingredients of a good crewdate

For many the morning after the night before is dominated by 'The Fear'

After talk on press ethics and formal hall, actor Hugh Grant seen “doing a shoe” to the delight of the College rugby team

C+ investigation reveals new details about Oxford clubbing culture

Maxim Parr-Reid laments the parochial mediocrity of a vacation spent in rural Buckinghamshire.

First-years asked to donate £10 following “disgraceful behaviour” during ceremony