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Author Archives: Jack Chong

Jack Chong is a first-year student studying Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) at Christ Church. He has co-founded Level Up, an ed-tech startup formed from OX1 Incubator, winning a total of £10K+ prizes on Demo Day 2020. He has also co-founded UnbOx, a student initiative to select Oxford talents and place them into startup internships. He is passionate about student entrepreneurship and increasing access to the Oxford startup ecosystem.

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Jack Chong 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…

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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

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‘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

Jack Chong 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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