Amelia Wood
Where Winx went wrong
I’m sure that Winx Fate: The Winx Saga is probably a perfectly acceptable generic action series. But in ignoring the fashion of Winx Club, the creators did not even attempt to understand what fans loved and what made it special.
Students will not be charged for rooms unoccupied over Hilary
“We're pleased to see that the University has recognised the challenges students are facing and have ensured students won't have to pay rent for rooms they cannot use. We also welcome that the vast majority of colleges have adopted similar policies.”
Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine up to 90% effective
This week, the vaccine being developed by Oxford University and Astrazeneca was found to be highly effective at preventing COVID-19 symptoms.
All Souls College change Codrington Library name, but keep statue of slaveholder
All Souls College's Governing Body has announced that they will no longer call their college library ‘the Codrington Library’, acknowledging that plantations worked by...
Oxford students raise over £40,000 for Movember
Over 400 students at Oxford University have so far donated over £40,000 to the Movember campaign for men’s health. The total means that Oxford...
Covered Market to stay open during lockdown
Oxford Covered Market has announced that it will remain open during lockdown. In line with government guidance, food traders within the market will be...
Keble students boycott hall food over rise in prices
Undergraduate students at Keble College have launched a campaign to lower the cost of hall meals. They claim that the price of a standard...
Self-isolation for international students: How has your college responded?
Government guidance means that students travelling from certain countries overseas will have to self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival in the UK. Following Oriel...
Oxford University ranked best university in the world for 5th consecutive year
Oxford University has been ranked the best university of the world by Times Higher Education (THE) for the fifth year in a row. The...
Record state school admissions amid A Level outcry
Oxford University has announced that it is on course to admit the highest proportion ever of state school students. The news comes amidst widespread...
Air pollution rises in Oxford for the first time since 2011
Oxford has seen its first increase in air pollution levels since 2011, according to a report published by Oxford City Council. The report attributes...
Oxford announces COVID-19 protocols for Michaelmas
Oxford University has published further information concerning its plans to ensure the health of both students and staff for the upcoming academic year. Priority...
University announces plans for in-person teaching in Michaelmas, UCU not consulted
Oxford University has announced its commitment to resume some face-to-face teaching in Michaelmas term.
In an email to students, the vice-chancellor, Prof Louise Richardson, affirmed...
Balliol construction gets underway
Progress is well underway in the construction of Balliol College’s new student accommodation, situated between St Cross Road and Jowett Walk.
Two hundred new study...
