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Author Archives: Jade Calder

Outside her degree, Jade (she/they) can occasionally be found trudging around Manchester on the way to her local Greggs. She was also once described as the 'lovechild of Dennis Skinner and Liam Gallagher' by a Conservative councillor. It is her only notable achievement.

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Can Oxford Students Still Afford to Follow Their Passions? 

Jade Calder Nov 28, 2025 4 min read
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There is no question that the job market is looking increasingly bleak.  Many Oxford graduates, promised opportunity and privileged status, with grand ambition allowing them…

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“Splinters Productions’ debut play explores all the vicissitudes of student theatre, from cringeworthy flirtation to tyrannical direction” Oliver Martin reviews ‘The Players’ Image from Splinters…

Risk Appetite: On Relationships with Food and Food Influencers

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Luddite Renaissance: Are adults the real screenagers?

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