Friday 13th 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.

The top 10 best things about going home

Tom Beardsworth explains what's wonderful about escaping Oxford life

Call Me… Maybe Not!

Oxford's own Bridget Jones reflects on a sticky conversation

Interview: David Gandy & Alex Bilmes

Imogen Beecroft talks shoes, the Olympics and making it with supermodel David Gandy and Esquire editor Alex Bilmes

A spoke in the wheel

Oxford's own Bridget Jones reflects on the most unfortunate of falls

Back to Black(adder)

Hugh Jeffery talks telly, children’s books and education reforms with the Blackadder star.

Restaurant Review: At Thai vs Shanghai 30s

Bethan Tabram gets a taste of some eastern cuisine.

A Brief Encounter

Oxford's own Bridget Jones reflects on the briefest of encounters

King of off-Key comedy

William Pimlott chats to comedian, poet and Edinburgh hit, Tim Key, about Russian authors and other comedians

Fifth week blues

Matilda Slight discusses the myths and miseries of the fifth week phenomenon.

Kerry: From Kitten to Kat-ona

From jungle madness to diagnosed madness, Laura French meets the Atomic Kitten star.

Grumpy Young Men – Oxford Nightlife

Matt Jones rants about Oxford's nightlife

Playing the dating game

From dating etiquette to teenage bonking, Greta Keenan discusses the habits of modern British daters

Interview: Greg Davies

Paul McClean talks comedy, teaching and sequels with the ever imposing Inbetweener's star.

Oxford Clubbing Guide

Whether you're a Park End fist-pumper or a cellar-going k-holer, Cherwell has the Oxford club for you.

Oxford’s finest eateries

George Barnes offers freshers some food for thought.

Keep Off The Grass: The New Fresher’s Guide

Cherwell presents its new sister publication, Keep Off The Grass, an insider's guide to life as an Oxford Fresher! Read some preview articles online today and look out for a copy in you Freshers' Packs tomorrow.

Keep Off The Grass: An Insider’s Guide to Clubbing

Oxford's newest publication, the alternative Freshers' Guide, brings you the student's perspective on clubs, nights out, and cheap, cheap drinks in Oxford

College Room with A View

Joseph D'Urso recounts tales of college living and finding friends in rodents.

Re-freshers

Cherwell's Lifestyle look into the reasons why Freshers week as a second year is more fun than being a fresher.

Regrettable freshers’ facebook group behaviour

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