OxStu Big Book Survey: The Results
JK Rowling? Charles Dickens? Jane Austen? The OxStu reveals Oxford’s favourite books
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Not ANOTHER Voluntourist…?
Sakina Haider wonders whether volunteering abroad is in fact damaging communities rather than helping them
Continue ReadingBook review: New Finnish Grammar
Claire Davis reviews Diego Marani’s stunning exploration of language, identity and belonging
Continue ReadingNo downturn for Downton
As the second series draws in 11 million viewers, Katie Barron asks what is it about this costume drama that has us clamouring for more?
Continue ReadingThe Culinary College: Queen’s
Matt Stokes continues his OxStu series, looking at Queen’s College and the decadent world of royal food…
Continue ReadingYet another Turbine Hall turnover
Claire Davis investigates ‘Film’, the intriguing new art installation at the Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall
Continue ReadingThe Culinary College: Exeter
In the second installment of his OxStu series, Matt Stokes looks at Exeter College, its Devonian heritage and the famous Devonshire Cream Tea
Continue Reading‘Is she seriously called Caggie?’
Ever wondered what this ‘Made in Chelsea’ thing is? Joel Richardson dares to investigate the mysterious world of rooftop sofas and Ollie Locke’s eyebrows
Continue ReadingInterview: comediennes Zoe Lyons, Suzi Ruffell and Jen Brister
With Zoe Lyons, Suzi Ruffell and Jen Brister all performing at the Glee Club later this month, we chat to them about fun, funerals and ‘dying’ on stage
Continue ReadingReview: Chavs by Owen Jones
Is it ok to make jokes about chavs? Sakina Haider reviews Owen Jones’ insightful but frustrating investigation
Continue ReadingThe Culinary College: All Souls
Matt Stokes begins a new series of Oxford College-inspired food. First up, All Souls…
Continue ReadingAn Oxford artist explores the world of Oz
Claire Davis asks sculptor Keith Wilson about the Oxford-Melbourne art fellowship
Continue ReadingAre you afraid of the dark?
As the long winter nights draw in, Hugo Wallis surveys Oxford’s (paranormal) nightlife…
Continue ReadingReview: Verdi’s ‘La Traviata’
Andrea Jansson checks out Moulin Rouge’s classier ancestor in London
Continue ReadingCrafty Cooking: Meringues
Jane Huxley-Khng offers the latest treat in OxStu’s cookery series.
Continue ReadingBook Review: The academic battlefield
Joel Richardson reviews Melissa Benn’s ‘School Wars’
Continue ReadingKindle-ing an online publishing revolution?
Fueled by the Kindle, we chart the rise of self-publishing from fan-fic to chart-topper
Continue ReadingHistorical fiction: are we stuck in the past?
Joel Richardson considers the ongoing fascination with historical fiction in all its forms.
Continue ReadingGourmet Series: Broccoli Cake
Broccoli. Cake. But together…
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