Everything I know about (uni) love
During summer vacation, as part of my mission to read as little of my reading list as possible, I picked up Dolly Alderton’s first...
One of the flock
Time passes differently here in Oxford. It is something that I am not sure I will ever get my head around. As I rushed...
Alpaca-lypse: Oxford’s favourite animal hates human touch
If you search “Do alpacas like to be petted?” on Google, you will find a near consensus among alpaca farmers that alpacas in fact do not like to be petted or hugged, especially by strangers.
Being Scottish at Oxford
When I was seventeen, I moved over three hundred miles from Edinburgh to Oxford. I expected there to be more Scottish students. I pottered...
Teenage Meningitis vaccination programme drives herd immunity across all ages
Researchers from Oxford University have found that a teenage meningitis vaccine programme drives herd immunity across all ages.
This week, Oxford scientists have reported findings...
Sartorelli’s review – a Covered Market pizza love story
"Sartorelli’s is filled with character and passion, stocked full of top-quality local ingredients, and manned by one of the friendliest, funniest, and most accommodating chefs you’ll ever meet."
Hybrid homes – fitting and not
"Oxford terms are frequently described as fever dreams, digestible only through Instagram photo dumps and Facetime debriefs."
BMW to move Oxfordshire production of electric Minis offshore
BMW maintains that Oxford “will remain at the heart of Mini production”, and that the move will not result in any redundancies or job losses in Oxford.
Union controversy as Freemasons “crash” state-school access event
The incident took place on Saturday 22nd October, when Freemasons came into the Union Bar wearing white tie during an access social with the 93% Club, Oxford University’s state-school society. This event was intended as a way for students from underrepresented socio-economic backgrounds to enjoy the Union in a less formal capacity, introducing its potential to be an accessible and welcoming space for all.
AJ Tracey: Live and Direct from the Oxford Union
AJ Tracey, the West London rapper, songwriter and producer, spoke at the Oxford Union on Monday 17th October.
The talk gave insight into Tracey's musical...
Dating at Oxford
The dating scene at Oxford can feel very strange. In my first French tutorial the tutor told us how he met his wife in...
Is The Union worth it?
Ultimately the hefty price tag of membership is the pinnacle of deciding on membership or not.
A reflection on Freshers’ Week
A week of forgetting names, failing to log-in to Eduroam, and dressing up as a jigsaw puzzle: I’m pleased to find that freshers’ week...
Diwali Ball’s alcohol ban sparks controversy
Oxford University Hindu Society (HUMSoc) recently announced the decision to make Diwali Ball alcohol free. This news has been received with mixed reactions across...
