The problem with feminism – The Oxford Student
Oct 24, 2020 · Image Credit: Elyssa Fahndrich "I can’t talk for all feminists, nor should I. But I know my own reasons for being one and these are reasons many of peers relate to, whether they identify as a feminist or not." Emily MacLeod unpicks the problems with feminism and explains why she still identifies with the label.
In conversation with William Hague – The Oxford Student
Oct 11, 2024 · The candidate for Chancellor spoke to the Oxford Student about his motivation, the importance of free speech, and his outlook on Oxford.
The future of the Commonwealth Games – The Oxford Student
Dec 1, 2024 · The Commonwealth Games is an international sporting event for athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. The Games run every four years, most recently held in Birmingham (UK) in 2022, where nearly 5,000 athletes competed in 19 different sports.
The Oxford Student – The Oxford Student
The Oxford Student recently sat down with Charlotte Keenan, who studied theology at Trinity College and served as President of the Oxford Union back in 2001-2, to discuss her career journey, lessons from her Oxford days, and the values that guide her work today.
5 years of strikes for climate: where is Greta Thunberg now?
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 ...
Ebrahim Osman-Mowafy reinstated as Oxford Union President
Jun 30, 2024 · Ebrahim Osman-Mowafy has been reinstated as the Oxford Union President following the decision of a new Appellate Board to reverse the decision to disqualify him made by the previous board.
2024 Great British Bake Off Finale: A Season in Review
Dec 4, 2024 · Just look at that cake! The judges absolutely loved it, saying that it was “utterly delicious” and “beautiful”. She did such an amazing job, and at this point, I really started to believe that Georgie could win the whole thing.
In defence of the 'Mickey Mouse' Degree – The Oxford Student
Oct 20, 2024 · What actually is a ‘Mickey Mouse’ subject? According to former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, they encompass “rip-off degrees” that fail to increase long-term earnings – in most cases, we can generalise them as humanities degrees.
Baroness Janet Royall makes bid for Oxford Chancellorship
Sep 3, 2024 · Somerville Principal and Labour peer Baroness Royall has officially entered the race to be the next Chancellor of the University of Oxford. In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), Royall confirmed her candidacy, citing her aim to be ‘a voice for Oxford, for all’. Her bid has recieved endoresment from Somerville alumnus Susie Dent via X.. Baroness Royall also stated that her vision as ...
Twink culture and body positivity – The Oxford Student
Apr 11, 2021 · Image Description: Two men kissing at the Baltimore Pride Parade block party 2017 TW: Body Image, Eating Disorders From an outside perspective, the idea of the ‘twink’ can be something of a joke. It helps non-LGBTQ+ people to neatly categorise queer people into more easily understandable stereotypes, often with the aim of ridicule. In my experience, the question “are you a twink ...