Thursday 12th February 2026

Lifestyle

The case for doing nothing (on holiday)

My best memories of gallivanting around Europe were of parks. They were found in the tranquility of self-reflection as I enjoyed the serenity of nature, clutching my too-expensive coffee and watching the ducks swim about in the river as the cold winter wind whipped the fallen leaves off the ground beside me.

Why you shouldn’t finish your reading list

On being accepted into Oxford, everyone warned me about the reading lists. “You’ll be reading eight hours a day,” they said. At the time, it sounded almost romantic.

Kilts, Ceilidhs and Calling: Inside the World of Oxford Reeling

It's Thursday night in New College's Long Room, and several dozen students are desperately trying to master The Plough Speed, which, for the uninitiated, is a mind boggling routine of side-steps, spins and shuffles.

Moving cities, keeping home

l've moved cities enough times to know that leaving is never just about packing boxes. After spending eighteen years in London, I found myself applying to a number of different cities, including Oxford, for university.

Are Waitrose taking the piss(ata)?

What are you stocking up on for your kitchen essentials at university? There are some classics staples in every student kitchen – pesto and...

Letter To: My Incoming College Children

You will make friends, you will fit in. Plus, you always have our college family!

Let’s Talk About: The Year Abroad

While moving abroad might seem daunting, Alex Burgar reminds us there's also a lot to look forward to

How Instagram ruined your summer

Can no one's summer be unproductive?

Cellar: a haven for nonconformists

Cellar is more than just a club, it is a theme in and of itself. Most people describe Cellar as sweaty or grungy, but...

Is it time to think about those 0th week exams?

The vac is there to be enjoyed, but maybe the time's come to help your future self out

‘Cowboy Woman’ is Thailand’s celebrity street food chef

In Chiang Mai's bustling streets, there is an unusual celebrity who embodies Thailand's love of food

Let’s Talk About: Medicine Resits

Learning that you have to resit your medicine exams is difficult, and it is only made worse by an unfair system

Reflections of a soon-to-be finalist

Going into your final year at university can feel like a big change, but being a finalist doesn't mean you can't have any fun

First Year

Being a fresher is full of variety

Shaking up an “Office”

A workspace and a fun-space

Letter To: My friends from home

Going home inevitably means seeing people you knew before Oxford

Buffet breakfasts should be sent back to the kitchen

As the holiday season enters full-swing, it’s time to reassess the buffet breakfast.

Different flavours in the Caribbean

The variety and intensity of Caribbean cuisine is far flung from minimalist European food

Lets talk about: Loneliness

I’m in a room full of people, of friends even, music is blasting out of a speaker; Lukas Graham’s ‘7 Years’ starts playing. Tom,...

Letter to: Graduation Anxiety

As exams begin to finish, it's time to talk about what comes next

Surviving on Chips, Cheese and MSGs

Welcome to exam season, and the eating habits that accompany it

Café Circuit: Colombia Coffee Roasters

Indulge in the deep bitter flavours of Colombia Coffee Roasters

Let’s Talk About: Rustication

Rustication not only offered me time for reflection, but a newfound confidence and independence

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