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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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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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Outside OX1 Week 4: Canada, Japan, Armenia and Azerbaijan

Lois Heslop Feb 16, 2026 18 min read
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Welcome back to another issue of Outside OX1! I hope everyone celebrated a lovely Valentine’s, Palentine’s or Galentine’s Day. It is easy to fall under…

Second Draft: Sardines, Low Ceilings, and Knitting

Lois Heslop Feb 16, 2026 6 min read
Illustration of Oxford buildings and study materials surrounding text that reads 'Second Draft'

“I’m fortunate that life in Oxford is particularly spontaneous and varied. You can go from having no plans to suddenly finding yourself drinking port next…

Speed Dating and Hinge Hating: An Exploration of Dating Culture in Oxford 

Lois Heslop Feb 14, 2026 6 min read
Three people look at a phone. They seem shocked.

“The atmosphere at New College’s MCR event, while not without nerves, was lively, exciting, and daring.” Tallulah Stephens Skeete explores the Oxford speed dating scene…

Tick Tick… BOOM! at the Michael Pilch Studio: Reviewed

Lois Heslop Feb 14, 2026 6 min read
A theatre in the centre of a theatre set. The audience are waiting.

“Sheets of music are suspended dreams, spinning on threads around a solitary piano, or spangling walls and columns. Then: darkness. Backlight. The ticking begins.” Violet…

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