Profiles

St John’s President Sue Black on skinning rabbits, AI, and working in a war zone

“I was up to my elbows in blood and guts and gore and I loved it."

Ocean Vuong on kindness, Buddhism, and the limitations of writing as a medium

A queer Vietnamese refugee who fled to America with his family, Vuong has won acclaim for his novels, poetry, and essays.

Oxford Spotlight: Masood Najar, the man behind Najar’s

Cherwell spoke to Najar about family, falafel and his future plans for the restaurant.

Student Spotlight: Oxford Kermit, social media sensation

Josh Nguyen, creator of the Oxford Kermit, speaks about his work in medical research; the inspiration behind the Instagram page; and his future plans.

In Conversation with Baroness Hale

The diaries of Lord Hope, the first Deputy President of the UK Supreme Court, describe Baroness Brenda Hale: “Brenda is not easy to deal...

Interview with Baroness Caroline Cox

Caroline discusses her humanitarian aid work, opposing the British government and dealing with criticisms Standing in the crossbench of the House of Lords, Baroness Cox stood...

Profile: Zoë Wanamaker

The actress on beginnings, theatrical lifelines and the deliciousness of language