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Rags to riches: unravelling the stitched up class divide in fashion

Fashion trends come and go as quickly as the seasons change, but is the UK class system still entrenched by these shifts in style? New movements in vintage fashion...

Self-Portrait of a Stranger: A Review of Frank Auerbach’s Charcoal Portraits

The Griffin Catalyst Exhibition, The Charcoal Heads, shows the early career of Frank Auerbach...

The Oxford Revue: A Room with Revue

'a simple and clever production which ranks as one of the most enjoyable shows I've seen all year'

Mistakes and Markers of Time

"It's very easy to criticise and cringe at old pictures of yourself, wondering how your mum ever let you leave the house in your most treasured white ripped ‘joni jeans’"

The Oxford Fashion Gala is Back!

"After an incredible sold-out 2023 show, The Oxford Fashion Gala is back for 2024, so get the date in your diary (W3 TT24!)"

About the Town #2

Episode 2 - 'Punishment'

OxHoli 2012

Oxford University's Hindu Society encourages students to get messy and celebrate the arrival of Summer (we hope)

Cherworld: Trinity Week 4

Sophie Jamieson and Anthony Collins discuss the results of Cherwell's survey into the use of academic drugs at Oxford. Ill-advised cheating or legitimate studying strategy?

Words, Words, Words #2

A book recommendation podcast with members of Oxford's Blackwell Bookshop

Films on Friday #3 ‘Music Wherever She Goes’

The third entry in our short film competition

Future Prospects- Richard Sambrook, Professor of Journalism

This week's careers interview is with Richard Sambrook, who worked at the BBC for over 30 years and is now Professor of Journalism at Cardiff University

Cherworld: Trinity Week 3

Sophie Jamieson is joined by guest presenter Anthony Collins to discuss the results of Oxford's council elections, and the controversial comments of one UKIP candidate

About The Town #1

Episode 1 - 'Talent'

Interview: The Rain Starts A-Fallin’

Interview with the writer, producer and cast of the new play, The Rain Starts A-Fallin'

Films on Friday #2 Zombie Mike

The second entry in our short film competition is this black comedy from Harry Mallon and Dirty Pint Productions. Andrew wakes up after a big night to find his world turned upside down. Or is it all in his head?

Future Prospects – Caroline Jordan, Headteacher

In the first of our new careers series, Alishba Khaliq talks to Oxford graduate Caroline Jordan about her career in education and her current position as headteacher of Headington Girls School

Behind the Scenes: Precious Metals

A glimpse behind the scenes of this week's Cherwell fashion shoot

Cherworld: Trinity Week 2

In Robin's last appearance before a brief finals interlude, he and Sophie tackle two important issues: the advisability of mixing savannah animals with intoxicated students, and the shame of falling behind LSE in the international rankings

A View From The Bridge – Trinity Week I

It's a blustery night outside The Bridge, and those intrepid enough to brave the inclement weather get stuck into such diverse topics as joggers, bathroom etiquette, and the comparative benefits of asparagus vs. pineapple juice

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