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Image description: a figure in a darkened room looking out of a window [CW: eating disorders, disordered eating, bulimia, anorexia, mental health difficulties] Many of our most precious memories, particularly at university, are the moments spent with friends. Feeling a sense of meaningful connection to others is so important to human quality of life. What […]
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Walking, without a doubt, has become my salvation. I’ll admit, I’ve always been a particular fan. I’m one of those freaks who not only willingly chose to do Gold DofE (a British award scheme that culminates in an excruciating, often very wet, 4-day hike up and down the best ‘wild country’ the UK has to […]
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Image Description: A group shot of Oxford Union members with all faces replaced with Jackie Weaver Reader, the close of Hilary term has seen some fiery elections, and quick resignations, however, there are many elections still to be won, and yet to be fought! African and Caribbean Society presidential elections have recently concluded and saw […]
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Tree Protection campaigners have faced forceful evictions from Euston Square Gardens camp and extensive underground tunnels – but remain steadfast. It has been a tumultuous and challenging past few weeks for campaigners, self-titled ‘Tree Protectors’, who are camped at Euston Square Gardens to protest against the construction of the HS2 rail network. The rapidly-evolving situation […]
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When measuring the success of national economies, the metrics used to do so take into account a wide range of factors: physical and human capital, economic growth, overseas investment, just to name a few. However, up until recently, the role of nature has been underplayed and barely gets a mention in basic economic theory. A […]
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Image Description: Oxford High Street circa 2019 In the old days, before the plague, Oxford was a different place. The students of the University lived a blameless life, in some ways unchanged for hundreds of years. Many a fresher has asked me what it was like in those halcyon days. As a Classicist, I supposedly […]
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Image description: the letters TSHA against a white background with the words Turl Street Homeless Action by the side The Oxford Student spoke to Bethan Adams, the president of Turl Street Homeless Action, about the organisation’s work in helping the rough sleeper population around Oxford. What is Turl Street Homeless Action, and why is it […]
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Fuckboy (also fuck boy) noun “someone who is only looking for a piece of ass to use then throw away” Woman #1: he’s so hot Woman #2: don’t be fooled, he’s a total fuckboy The easiest step to recognise a fuckboy is to know that the fuckboy does not have a penchant for meaningless small talk or fruitless conversation. In true fuckboy […]
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A new study compiled by the University of Oxford has found that early treatment for COVID-19 patients with medication commonly used for asthma could ‘significantly reduce the need for hospitalisation and urgent care. The data also suggested that inhaled budesonide, a corticosteroid used in the long-term management of asthma, could also reduce recovery times. This […]
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Image Description: Graphic of students protesting with Danni Watts pictured. Reads ‘In conversation with Danni Watts’ I first knew Danni through her work with Tabou Disability Magazine, which she founded in 2020 to highlight the experiences of disabled individuals, especially those at university. Danni is currently a third year Law student at St Hugh’s college, […]
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Image Description: Nupur Patel’s DPhil Diaries 2nd week of Hilary Term has definitely been on the busier side! I have continued working on a few journal articles, which has been a nice distraction from the boredom that can often arise in lockdown. Admittedly, I did suffer from a little bit of procrastination at the start […]
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It’s the end of week one and Oxford is full of snowflakes. The weather also took a turn for the colder overnight, giving students an excuse to take a break from their essays. Sunday saw them build snowmen and post pictures of beautiful Oxford buildings covered in white on their Instagram stories (did you know […]
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Image Description: A mix of newspaper cuttings with the words ‘agony aunts’ written in block letters. This week, Elsie and Sonia tackle problems relating to that sweet sweet Oxford lifestyle. Surprisingly, neither concern those weird subfusc gown streamers or the fear of bumping into everyone you know at the Magdalen Street Tesco. I feel like […]
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In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the repercussions this has had for students, the work of the SU in advocating on our behalf has been more important than ever. The nominations for SU sabbatical officers are coming up and these are roles that will affect student life. We spoke to two outgoing sabbatical […]
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Image Description: A picture of Prime Minister Boris Johnson giving a press conference with the slogan ‘Stay Home, Do Nothing, Get 2:1’. The Oxford Student news team has recently conducted an investigation this term in which they found out that there is literally nothing wrong at the moment, and that it is literally impossible for […]
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From mythology to modern scientific expeditions, the ocean has always been a source of both mystery and knowledge. Research has begun looking to the ocean more often to answer our toughest questions, from utilizing marine animals in medicinal breakthroughs to the newest point of focus: floating cities. Otherwise known as ‘Seasteading’, the concept of sustainable […]
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Going into Hilary, collections this year feel even more challenging, draining, and unnecessary than they do every other term. Trying to gather the motivation to revise seems tougher, and doing anything productive when you finally sit at your desk even tougher still. Fear not, for OxYou is here to give you a handful of great […]
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Image Description: The Radcliffe Camera on a background of grey and red with images of the virus. The UK has approved the Oxford ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine for emergency use. 100 million doses have been ordered, and will begin to be administered from Monday. The University of Oxford “welcomes the news” as the vaccine will now […]
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Image description: Oxford students holding placards at protest In light of the recent farmers’ protests ongoing in India, a group of students from the Oxford South Asian Society (OxSAS), and Oxford India Society (OIS) decided to organise a solidarity protest on Saturday, 12th December 2020. On behalf of The Oxford Student, I have decided to […]
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