Oliver Ray, Author at The Oxford Blue

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A Climate of Truth, by Mike Berners-Lee: Book review

by Oliver Ray May 22, 2025May 22, 2025

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Bats in Oxford: A Spotter’s Guide

by Oliver Ray May 9, 2025May 9, 2025

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Hiding in Plain Sight: Searching for Oxford’s Birds

by Oliver Ray February 26, 2025February 26, 2025

Will the Israel/Iran war really stop at 12 days of conflict?

Oliver RayJul 5, 202511 min read

Elana Roberts explores the build-up to and events during the 12-day Israel-Iran conflict. Through evaluating global response to the conflict, the article also considers whether…

“I could drink a case of you, and still be on my feet” – Hejira at the Oxford Playhouse: Reviewed

Oliver RayJul 2, 20254 min read

The seven members of Hejira perform, standingin a circle, on a stage lit in blue and pink hues.

“Championing the charming lightness and churning depth of Mitchell’s music, the band captures the simultaneous free fall and soft land of her jazz journeys so…

The State of African Politics

Oliver RayJun 30, 202515 min read

The official portrait of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the President of Nigeria

The narrative of African politics is not singular. It is dynamic, contested, and alive. To understand the state of African politics, one must go beyond…

Oxford: Love in the Rearview

Oliver RayJun 29, 20257 min read

What would you do if you had a relationship with a time limit? If, on a predetermined date, all that was your love and your…