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Author Archives: Lois Heslop

Lois Heslop is the co-founder of The Oxford Blue and was Editor-in-Chief for HT20 and TT20. She is in her second year studying Physics at Lady Margaret Hall, and hails from South London. Her other interests include classical music and opera, and she is currently a choral scholar.

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Oxford to rent lecture theatres for corporate events despite many lectures staying online

by Lois Heslop August 19, 2021August 19, 2021
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EXCLUSIVE: Christ Church Dean’s witness statement reveals extent of Governing Body feud

by Lois Heslop October 20, 2020February 10, 2021
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Wadham Fellow awarded Nobel Prize in Physics

by Lois Heslop October 6, 2020October 6, 2020
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Former Oxford Visiting Professor revealed as “sex-pest” amid reports he sexually harassed students

by Lois Heslop August 17, 2020August 17, 2020
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Christ Church professor sentenced to jail over child abuse images

by Lois Heslop June 22, 2020June 22, 2020
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Oxford University delays publishing diversity data

by Lois Heslop June 4, 2020June 4, 2020
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An insight into virtual evensong

by Lois Heslop May 20, 2020September 19, 2020
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Oxford coronavirus vaccine successful in monkey study

by Lois Heslop May 16, 2020July 18, 2021
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Interview: Hannah Witton

by Lois Heslop May 13, 2020May 13, 2020
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Journalism Live Event: Camilla Long

by Lois Heslop May 11, 2020May 11, 2020

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Second Draft: Lists, Marmite, and smelling books

Lois Heslop Nov 20, 2025 5 min read
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My tactic is to keep some staple ingredients and get creative. The current rotation includes Marmite and cheese on toast, Marmite and cheese on a…

From Irish Catholicism to Hindu Philosophy: A Journey of Faith and Interfaith Dialogue

Lois Heslop Nov 20, 2025 8 min read
From Irish Catholicism to Hindu Philosophy: A Journey of Faith and Interfaith Dialogue

An Irish Catholic turned Hindu scholar explains how ancient wisdom speaks to modern challenges—and why loving your neighbour means truly knowing them

Molasses: The Movie that Defined a Diaspora

Lois Heslop Nov 20, 2025 5 min read
Molasses: The Movie that Defined a Diaspora

‘But as I grew up, and moved halfway across the world on my own, I found something deeper in Masry’s reflections – a longing for…

A&E at the Burton Taylor Studio: Reviewed

Lois Heslop Nov 20, 2025 5 min read
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“A&E is, put simply, an exceptionally-crafted piece of theatre. A perfect balance of comedy, satire, and deep compassion, it marks an excellent start to Wide…

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