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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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Christ Church Tom Tower Lights Up Blue for the NHS

by Lois Heslop April 30, 2020April 30, 2020
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Oxford coronavirus vaccine to begin human trials on Thursday

by Lois Heslop April 21, 2020July 18, 2021
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Leaked safety net policy to be officially announced on Monday

by Lois Heslop April 18, 2020April 18, 2020
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EXCLUSIVE: Christ Church professor arrested over scandal of stolen papyrus

by Lois Heslop April 16, 2020January 29, 2021
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Nevis Ensemble: music for everyone, everywhere

by Lois Heslop March 30, 2020March 30, 2020
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Oxford team developing rapidly-deployable ventilator

by Lois Heslop March 25, 2020March 25, 2020
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Oxford’s COVID-19 research receives £4m in government funding

by Lois Heslop March 24, 2020July 18, 2021
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Christ Church art heist: three valuable paintings stolen from picture gallery

by Lois Heslop March 15, 2020March 15, 2020
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Layla Moran announces Lib Dem leadership bid

by Lois Heslop March 8, 2020March 8, 2020
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Plush severs ties with Oxford SU LGBTQ+ Campaign

by Lois Heslop March 6, 2020March 6, 2020

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“I was practically raised on Richard Curtis’ oeuvre and have seen Notting Hill more times than I care to admit. I can quote unwieldy chunks…

Growing Up: The Beginning of an Oxford Experience 

Lois Heslop Dec 9, 2025 6 min read
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“It is not a loss to forget some of my old routines and habits, but a privilege to learn new ones, and to share my…

Investigating the Kidlington Waste Pile 

Lois Heslop Dec 7, 2025 5 min read
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On 21 November 2025, between the river Cherwell and the A34, the Environmental Agency declared the presence of a 150m (490ft) long and 6m (20ft)…

The society trap: when finding yourself becomes losing yourself

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