Freya Aylmore, Author at The Oxford Blue

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Environment

A Twist in the Weather

by Freya Aylmore January 4, 2025January 4, 2025

An illustration of the Paris skyline, featuring the River Seine, the Eiffel Tower, skyscrapers, and trees. Illustration by Freya Aylmore.

Environment

Paris 2024: A Greener Olympics?

by Freya Aylmore August 24, 2024August 24, 2024

Environment

Storm Gerrit Wreaks Havoc Across the UK

by Freya Aylmore December 28, 2023December 28, 2023

Environment

Christmas: The Environmental Impacts

by Freya Aylmore December 20, 2023December 20, 2023

Radcliffe Camera with paint from Just Stop Oil protesters.

Environment

Environmental Activism – Beneficial or Futile?

by Freya Aylmore October 12, 2023October 13, 2023

Environment

Galapagos Day 2023: A look at conservation

by Freya Aylmore October 10, 2023October 12, 2023

Vocatio:Responsio and Rethinking the ‘Other Options’

Freya AylmoreMay 14, 20254 min read

“An excellent performance […but] ultimately, Leipzig’s Other Options: Graupner & Bach fell short of fulfilling Vocatio:Responsio’s artistic aim of creating a unique concert-going experience.” George…

Life as a Visiting Student

Freya AylmoreMay 14, 20259 min read

A group of students walking under the Oxford Bridge of Sighs at night.

‘Sometimes, I question whether it’s worth it. What if my family has some issues that I can’t share or help them with? And where would…

Cowley Flavors: Real Kungfu Noodle

Freya AylmoreMay 13, 20255 min read

This image shows a street sign which reads 'Cowley Road', against a brick wall.

A bowl of silky, hand-pulled noodles in fragrant beef broth, crafted with centuries-old technique, brings Northwestern China to the heart of Oxford. Carol Zhao explores…

Ovary It: Of Course I’m Angry

Freya AylmoreMay 13, 20255 min read

The image shows a tampon with red sequins on, against a lilac background.

In the first installment of her new column, Issi Marklew discusses her experiences with menstruation and PMDD on her adolescence and student life at Oxford.