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Author Archives: Ipsita Sarkar

Ipsita (also known as Ippy) is the Creative Director at the Oxford Blue. A second year Medicine student at Trinity College, her hairstyle changes more frequently than the weather.

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Oxford and Google research shows that tracing apps are effective at reducing COVID-19 impact

by Ipsita Sarkar September 6, 2020July 18, 2021
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“Fleet Foxes’ eponymous debut album is the gift that keeps on giving for lovers of acoustic, vocally-interesting tunes”. Olivia-Mae Butterfield discusses her favourite underrated album.…

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To “Slay” or Not To “Slay”

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Home and Abroad – examining China’s political messaging inside and outside the country

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Home and Abroad – examining China’s political messaging inside and outside the country

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