Opinion

Distance does make the heart grow fonder

Three months into my year studying abroad, I am reminded why I chose Oxford University in the first place.

Opinion Poppy Littler-Jennings -

We must separate Church and University

Financially, culturally, and quasi-judicially, the Church of England remains part of the furniture in both the city and the University.

Opinion Lilly Law -

It’s time we woke up to the failures of the NUS

The Cambridge SU's disaffiliation is a reminder that the National Union of Students is not fit for purpose

Opinion Archie Johnston -

What Britain needs is meritocratic elitism

Want to tackle the issue of social mobility? Look to primary and secondary education, not Oxford University

Opinion Alexandre Guilloteau -

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Hilary Mantel’s got a point

Sophie Jamieson argues that the media’s overreaction about Hilary Mantel just proves her point

Interview: Andrew Adonis

Tom Beardsworth talks to the Labour peer about Oxford, government and education policy

Playing the Iraq blame game

Paul Bremer, a key architect of the United States' occupation of Iraq, defends his record

Handing down know-how is key to society longevity

University societies must invest in experience and expertise in order to survive and function.

Good News Out of Africa

There’s more to the continent than safaris and war

A Blue, a spouse or a first?

Rebecca Petrie insists that there are other worthwhile things to achieve at Oxford besides a marriage, a first or a sporting accolade.

The return of the snake

Ching Lee wonders what this new year of the snake will hold for China.

Interview: David Davis MP

Tom Perrin talks conservatism, Cameron and coalition with the former candidate for the Tory leadership.

Periodically incorrect

Izzy Westbury argues that our perception of the role science plays in society desperately needs to improve.

Peter Huhne doesn’t deserve notoriety

Tom Beardsworth argues that the press has purposefully conflated the public interest with what interests the public

5 Minute Tute: Philosophy

Rick Lewis is the founder and editor of Philosophy Now, which recently released its 21st anniversary edition, Nietzsche Reloaded

Here’s why you should all join your college choir

It's not just the religion - the music is pretty good too

In Defence of the European Union

Zachary Tate argues that David Cameron may live to regret his offer of a referendum on Europe.

Oxford cramming is not the road to academic success

Intensity for intensity's sake does little for learning.

Interview: Sam Adams Award-Winner Thomas Fingar

Cherwell talks whistle-blowing, WikiLeaks and WMDs with Sam Adams award winner Thomas Fingar.

Desert Storm? The War on Terror in Mali

Jumping in to combat the war on terror in Mali may hold more problems for Cameron and co. than they at first suspected.

Interview: Jeffrey Gettleman

Jonathan Epstein talks to the New York Times's man in East Africa

The upside of private schools

Tom Perrin argues that rather than lashing out at private schools we should make them more accessible

The hypocrisy of Griffin-gate

The Union should not defend the right to free speech one week and withdraw it the next

5 Minute Tute: The Italian Election

David Hine, Fellow and Tutor in Politics at Christ Church and a university lecturer, fills us in on the impending Italian election

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Opinion

Distance does make the heart grow fonder

We must separate Church and University

It’s time we woke up to the failures of the NUS

What Britain needs is meritocratic elitism

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