Opinion

The hypocrisy of Oxford academics invoking ‘academic freedom’ for Nathan Cofnas

Now, it cannot be clearer: ‘Academic freedom’ is only ever collectively invoked for those like Nathan Cofnas.

The hypocrisy of aestheticised wilderness

We seem to have been locked in an eternal attempt at domination over nature for millennia. My recent trip to Thailand shifted this into clear focus: perhaps the attempt was never really about humans over nature.

What does Pride mean to you? A reflection on identity

I was so excited to connect with the rest of the group through our shared enthusiasm and experiences. Eagerly, I contacted many other queer friends to join. Their responses would soon shock me.

Balanced by whose standards? Challenging the Pinsker Centre’s Israel policy trips

On 6th June, The Telegraph published an article outlining the abuse and criticism faced by Ben Ashworth, over his visit to Israel. The article describes the trip as “a fact-finding trip to better understand the Gaza conflict”. A closer examination of the trip itinerary, however, tells a different story.

My Euro-vision

Financial security for the Eurozone: 500 bn Euros. Hosting Eurovision: Priceless.

Who is David Cameron?

The enlightening comparison between Ayn Rand's 'Atlas Shrugged' and our new PM

The Acceleration of the Universe

Expand your mind as award winning astrophysicist Prof. Brian Schmidt explains the secrets of the universe.

We Need a Unisex Union

"Myth: The only way for a woman to win is to sleep her way to the top".

Comments for this article have been disabled

Whingers, serial whingers, and trolls take heed

Eagleton: The Dawkins Delusion

Terry Eagleton tells Rhian Petty why the Oxford Professor's atheism is just plain laziness.

Israel-Palestine Conflict: The Two-State Solution

Middle Eastern specialist Dr. Eugene Rogan explains the Hamas-ive problem and how he thinks it should be resolved.

Britain’s stupid? Try America.

Sukhendu Dev is US Visiting fellow at the Wellcome Unit for the History of Medicine, Oxford University.

The Real Hurt Locker

Reporter Hugh Pope tells Jessica Kelly why the Middle East has Been Laden with biased press

C-Pain Ffpitz

He's gazing at her, smiling. Why is his right hand under the table?

‘Where are all these eastern-Europeans coming from?’ ‘Brookes?’

Cherwell's gonzo columnist flails about in the quagmire of his own willful ignorance

Don’t try to spin anti-semitism

The Oxford Community should know better than to defend hate speech

George Alagiah: Six in the City

The BBC News front man talks to Joseph King about going from front line reporter to Nice Guy presenter

Be ambitious, but not boring

Oxford students go on to do amazing things. But don't worry about that yet.

A Big Fat Greek Crisis

Despoina Potari gives the inside story on Greece's debt and legitimation crisis

‘Coming Out’

Henry Carr explains why he went red for Oxford

In Defence of Religion

Is bad-mouthing religion an infringement of liberty?

Nakba Day

Remembering Palestinian history

Now that’s what I call an essay crisis

I thought writing essays for a pay-per-order website would plug my career gap. I was wrong

It’s time to bake a cake filled with rainbows and smiles

Oxford is too cliquey. Let's break down some barriers.

Follow us