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.

Review: The Rickety Press

Mabel Whitchurch finds pizza in Jericho rivalling even Rome's own

The top 5 afternoon teas in Oxford

Discover the best places to eat the afternoon away...

Clunch Review: Brasenose

Ben Wilkinson-Turnbill is less than impressed by Brasenose's lunch

The Oxonian Dandy: Underwear

Often, the primary concern for the dandy when assembling his portfolio of garments is choosing the article which will be on the exterior –...

“Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.”

Harriet Dagnall argues that derivative music and good music are not necessarily mutually exclusive

Clunch Review: Exeter College

Eli and Anora are impressed by the variety of Exeter's lunch

Dare to be Didcot

Ellie Soira gives an escapists' guide to dealing with the sometimes difficult nature of Oxford

Review: Mission Burrito

Anora revels in a failsafe lunchtime burrito

Recipe: Sweet Potato and Chicken Curry

Jess Mundy shares a delicious Indian dinner

The 5 best breakfasts in Oxford

Mabel Whitchurch explores the best places to begin your day

The Oxonian Dandy: Hats

Perhaps on a breezy evening, the dandy would ponder to himself as he strolled: “What can I don atop my pretty tête on this...

Review: Mission Burrito

It’s not strictly an ‘Oxford’ thing, in fact it’s a San Francisco thing, but nuzzled right next to a delightful vintage book and print...

The Oxonian Dandy

Sadly, for many, Trinity Term is associated with exams; however, the modern dandy may stave off the worries and stresses of examinations by consoling...

The top 5 snacks for revision time

"And if all else fails, Nutella"

Clunch: Harris Manchester

Anora and Elise are left hungry after an admittedly delicious salad

Chez Jess: Paella Recipe

Jess Mundy shares a healthy, summery dish

Review: Vaults and Garden Café

Mabel Whitchurch enjoys a tasty lunch in a very unusual location

The Oxonian Dandy

Sleep: the great staple of our race as humans, yet something the frequent reader of this column might not get too much of. Whether...

A little bit awkward

When you’re growing up, there are loads of awkward moments. When you’re in school, it’s when you get in trouble for throwing water at...

Profile: Anthony Geffen

Dare I say it: Anthony Geffen is a man who cannot be pigeonholed. A man best known for his professional partnership with living legend...

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