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“Sewage scum” and “nasty infections”: Students plagued by deteriorating river quality

From the cancellation of regattas to health advisories against swimming due to sewage dumps, the once pristine rivers of Oxford are now increasingly unsafe....

Entrepreneur funds new scholarships for Black British postgraduates

Valerie Moran, a Zimbabwean fintech entrepreneur, announced that she will help fund Oxford’s Black Academic Futures programme.

Salsas del Sol — Will Pouget shines with latest Oxford endeavour

"Now, Salsas del Sol is the Mediterranean spin on Pouget’s good-value slow food revolution."

Hervé Gatineau — more Summertown, more European authenticity

"I did of course also have to grab a baguette to-go, a trip to a boulangerie feels worthless otherwise."

Teachers on strike march through Oxford

Teachers on strike took to Oxford’s streets on Thursday afternoon with drums, whistles and placards in hand. This National Education Union (NEU) strike-day was the...

Astrophoria Foundation Year makes first offers

First offers have been made for Oxford’s Astrophoria Foundation Year, aimed at students who have experienced educational setbacks.

VNI: Oxford’s unique and costly inflation index

The Van Noorden Index, Oxford’s unique inflation index which is often used to inform annual college rent increases, is consistently higher than standard national...

“It’s about having the courage to say what you mean”: In conversation with Gwyneth Lewis

Gwyneth Lewis is the former National Poet of Wales, the first writer to be given the Welsh laureateship and was recently appointed Member of...

St Stephen’s House – an almost love letter to the PGCE “Party college”

At the age of about 12, I saw a priest smoking a cigarette around the back of a church and knew from the look...

Oxford online museum project aims to improve mental health

Oxford researchers are leading an "online museum" project, ORIGN, to improve mental health for 16-24 year olds.

“The Best Coaches don’t play.” Does this ring true in the footballing world?

The player-turned-manager trope is present in all sports, but nowhere is it more heavily scrutinised than in the world of football.

Fasting and Feasting: food as the love language of the Arab world

"Whether fasting or feasting, the togetherness is what’s important."

Oxford professor’s principles recommended for Canadian police reform

An Oxford professor’s policing principles have recently been recommended as a model for reform by Canada’s Mass Casualty Commission’s final report following a public...

“Buy less, choose well” – the return of the Oxford Fashion Gala

'This Trinity, the Fashion Gala is back, for a reprise on an evening of patchwork, glamour and campiness, all within walking distance of the RadCam.'

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