Friday 10th July 2026

Opinion

The Oxford Union was never about free speech

A private members’ club audacious enough to promote itself as the “last bastion of free speech”, the Oxford Union is the embodiment of Oxford exclusivity and elitism. Founded by...

Oxford’s prestigious reputation deserves scrutiny

I was very close to rejecting Oxford for Exeter. While this is not why...

Who gets to build the future: On tech bros

While scrolling through social media, a video appeared on my feed titled “Remember who...

Gender is what you make of it

If you ever dare to become an audacious transsexual like me, you may have...

Online Learning: The world at our fingertips?

Why online learning platforms and MOOCs will revolutionise higher education - and why Oxford needs to get involved

Academic Inequality is the Result of Sexism

Sarah Pine, OUSU's Vice President for Women, argues that academic inequality is just another example of ingrained sexism.

Could new legislation cripple OUSU?

James Blythe assesses the restraints the Transparency Bill could place on Oxford's student union

We Can Still Save Syria

Mark Crawford argues that Syria is no lost cause

Syria – What should happen next?

Marc Pacitti asks whether the US really has the appetite for intervention in Syria.

Debate: Is the Norrington Table ridiculous?

Joe Miles and Anna Cooban discuss the relevance of Oxford's college ranking system.

Gibraltar: A post-colonial nightmare

Puerile politics will not solve the latest dispute over the sovereignty of Gibraltar

Political Correctness – Anything But Mad?

Marc Pacitti argues that political correctness is anything but mad.

It’s the economy, stupid

Thatcher’s former Chancellor Nigel Lawson talks to Nick Mutch

Dear Successful Applicants…

Donald Cloovin addressed all those who have successfully met their A-level offers

Media coverage of immigration ‘overwhelmingly negative’

A recent Oxford University study finds 'illegal' and 'failed' to be the words most linked with immigration in the British press

Interview: Hadley Freeman – How to be Awesome

Sadie Levy Gale talks brazilians, Feminism and Daily Mail bashing with Hadley Freeman

Interview: Rory Stewart

Rachel Savage talks to Rory Stewart MP about politics at home and abroad

My first death threat

Anna Leszkiewicz recalls her recent experience of recieving bomb threats online

Interview: Katie Hopkins

Matt Broomfield speaks to outrage-inducing TV commentator Katie Hopkins about social mobility and 'the shortcut system'.

Let’s not spoil all the fun: A response to Marc Pacitti

Tom Perrin responds to Marc Pacitti's republican piece on the birth of Prince George.

Unto Us is Born a Son

Marc Pacitti argues the republican case against the monarchy.

Malala Yousafzai: 16-year-old takes on the Taliban

Alexandra Sutton examines how Yousafzai’s stand against the Taliban highlights the plight of millions of uneducated women

Should Tommy Robinson speak at the Union?

Joe Miles argues that if UAF really wants to stop fascism, they must let Tommy Robinson speak

A good week for US liberty?

Joe Miles evaluates whether the DOMA ruling has done enough for personal liberties in the US, in the same week as the Snowden affair escalates

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