Sunday 13th July 2025

Opinion

Trashing rules save face, not students

Trashing is banned. But what does the banning achieve except pushing students further from the centre to more perilous waters? Recently, Brasenose students were threatened with £150 fines from the...
Opinion Chloe Smith -

The Language Faculty is promoting intelligence, not artifice

Isaac Asimov’s fantastic short story ‘The Last Question’ has always struck me as vaguely...
Opinion Lloyd Doré-Green -

Racism tarnished my European year abroad experience

For linguists and lawyers heading across the Channel in third year, an idyllic continental adventure is not the whole picture
Opinion Peter Chen -

It’s okay to hate tourism in Oxford

Tourists are as much a feature of life as a student at this University...
Opinion Oscar Whittle -
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Degrees of Stupidity – English

This is the second of a series of six articles each of which argues for the abolition of an Oxford degree. This week’s column seeks to explain why we would all be better off without English degrees

The problems of the new Vice-Chancellor

James Elliott on why Oxford's new Vice-Chancellor is not a godsend

Strasbourg having a say on British civil liberties

Jan Nedvídek discusses the Human Rights Act and the present Conservative discussions around whether Britain retains it

Changing perceptions towards mental health

Chris Pike on why we need to question our attitudes towards mental health and to each other

Are extracurricular activities more important than degrees?

Sara Semic and Joshua Caminiti debate what should take precedence for students at Oxford - their academic studies or their extra-curricular activities

OxStew: Terrorism expert new VC to combat leftwing students

The University has appointed a terrorism expert as the new Vice Chancellor in a bid to combat leftwing students at Oxford

International Student: Finland trying to continue its rise

Ilari Mäkelä discusses the Slush-generation in Finland and their struggle against the difficult circumstances the country faces

Brian Mulroney on neo-liberalism and elections

Omar Rana talks to the former Canadian Prime Minister about his time in office and his continued support for free market economics

Advice to potential allies of the LGTBQ community

Taisie Tsikas gives advice to potential allies of the LGTBQ community and causes, compiled by the OUSU LGBTQ campaign

Degrees of Stupidity – Theology

This is the third of a series of six articles each of which argues for the abolition of an Oxford degree. This week’s column seeks to explain why we would all be better off without Theology

How Charles Kennedy Became a Student Hero

Syed Imam discusses what it was about the recently deceased Charles Kennedy which drew so many, in particular students, towards him

Interview: Lord Falconer

Former Labour heavyweight Baron Falconer of Thorton talks Blair, Burnham and the Right to Die(t)

Keep the streets of Oxford free for the people

Serena Yagoub argues against new measures being incited against busking in Oxford

Are college balls really worth the money?

Harry Gosling and Patrick Mulholland debate whether ball prices are excessive

The International Student: Ireland’s Gay Marriage Referendum

Catherine Kelly gives her thoughts on the result of Ireland's gay marriage referendum as part of 'The International Student' column

Interview: Paul Smith

The Director of the British Council in the USA discusses soft power, nationality and identity

Confronting misogynistic lad culture at Somerville

JCR Women’s Officer Charlotte Mclean discusses the College’s response to alleged harassment.

Rowing on – college rowing as a way of thinking

Freddie Hopkinson on the importance of rowing in Oxford

Interview: Dominic Barton

Harry Gosling talks business with McKinsey Global Managing Director Dominic Barton

Investigation: Specific Learning Difficulties

C + investigates the quality of provision for students diagnosed with specific learning difficulties (SpLD) and the obstacles they face with governments cuts
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