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 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.
Union debate grows heated following resignation and rules …
Nov 8, 2024 · Emotions ran high at tonight’s Union debate as private business took over an hour to conclude, leading guest speaker 91 year old Michael Hesseltine to leave before opening arguments.
BRICS: A new multipolar world order – The Oxford Student
Nov 3, 2024 · It may have passed by without you even realising, but the latest BRICS summit – hosted by Russia – is yet another sign of the ongoing change in world order.
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.
The Oxford Student – The Oxford Student
5 days ago · Your first long vac at Oxford is a very educational experience. It teaches you which of your friends can be bothered to reply to your messages when you’re not in physical proximity to each other; how much of your pre-reading you can be bothered to do away from the city and its magical yet imposing libraries; and the lengths to which you will go to stay connected with your college community ...
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 ...
Matriculation: A Very Short History – The Oxford Student
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.
Postcards from Paris: Oxmas from afar – The Oxford Student
Dec 5, 2024 · The pang of being away from Oxford is particularly pronounced at this time of year. Oxmas, with its blend of academic frenzy and festive anticipation, is a singular joy I’ve yet to find a match for.
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.