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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Sangria

Compared to Barcelona, Oxford may not be swarming with sun-seekers, but it faces its own unique set of challenges.

Dame Maggie Smith’s Oxford beginnings, from Mansfield to McGonagall

Now nearly a month since the news of the actress’ death, aged 89, we can reflect on Smith’s extraordinary career and her connections to the city that started it all. 

Harry Potter as Therapy

'I am 25 years old, and I have reread the Harry Potter books 10 times, but in this review I want to introduce you to something truly special'

Brooms Up! A Guide to Oxford Quidditch

"Quidditch is one of the most progressive sports for gender equality."

A Hiatus for Fantasy?

Current twenty-year olds grew up watching adaptations of Tolkien’s Middle-Earth adventures on the Big Screen, reading Rowling’s Hogwarts shenanigans and dreaming of getting lost in Lewis’ Narnia.

Being under the spell of Harry Potter

An overview of the outrageous content of the Fangasm podcast

Fantastic Bore And Where To Fail Your Fans

The latest 'Fantastic Beasts' will leave you disappointed

Enchanted by the power of on-screen magic

Serena Arthur explores how our perceptions of magic transform throughout life

Fandom: democracy or tyranny?

Hollywood's decisions have become increasingly determined by internet fandoms

The art of painting like a child

The idea of enjoying something linked to childhood is apparently shameful

‘A visual masterpiece’

Izzy Smith admires The Cursed Child’s combination of nostalgia and freshness

Review: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Izzy Smith gives four and a half stars to the spin-off of a well-loved classic

The Cursed Child: ultimate fan fiction?

To get this out of the way: yes, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is not only like a piece of fanfiction, but aims...

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