5 days ago · Monday 27th January marked 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp. I spoke to a representative from the Oxford Jewish Society to ask her thoughts on the day: “Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) is a day of tragedy.

Oct 20, 2024 · Punting is a relatively new tradition for Oxford; the first pleasure punts became popular in the late 19th century. Punts were originally a mode of transportation for cargo and livestock, but much like those who walk around college in work boots and shop at Urban Outfitters, the industrial became trendy and student-ified.

Nov 10, 2024 · I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with A.E. Stallings, the current Professor of Poetry. The Professorship of Poetry is an elected position held for four years and remains one of Oxford’s most prestigious posts, since the first appointment in 1708.

Dec 24, 2024 · The Oxford Student Welfare Survey, an initiative from the SU, ran from 26th April to 9th June 2024.It aimed to “to collect student feedback to advocate for a more supportive, inclusive, and understanding academic environment at the University of Oxford.”

Nov 20, 2023 · “Did you know Greta Thunberg has been arrested?” a friend asked me the other day, passing by the Rad Cam whilst a man with a pressure-washer removed the orange paint remains of a recent ‘Just Stop Oil’ protest. The protesters were removed by police and arrested following the event. The question took me by surprise, as I hadn’t heard the Swedish activist’s name mentioned in weeks ...

Nov 27, 2024 · William Hague has been announced as the next Chancellor of the University of Oxford. In the final round of voting, Hague beat Peter Mandelson, Elish Angiolini, Dominic Grieve and Jan Royall for the position.

Nov 7, 2024 · American political scientist John Mearsheimer, from the University of Chicago, spoke at the Oxford Union last Wednesday, sharing his perspectives on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the Russo-Ukrainian war.

Jan 12, 2024 · The University of Oxford has announced it has made 3800 offers to students for undergraduate study for this admissions cycle (2023-2024).

Oct 18, 2024 · Matriculation at Oxford is both surreal and mundane—think sub fusc, photos, and maybe too much wine. From prep to the Sheldonian ceremony, here’s a guide to the day's chaotic and magical traditions.

Oct 18, 2024 · The Oxford Union's overarching rule changes passed at a debate have come under significant criticism from numerous figures.