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Author Archives: Oliver Shaw

Oliver (he/him) is one of the Editors-in-Chief of The Oxford Blue for the winter vacation and Hilary 2021. Oliver is from Warwickshire and is in his final year studying History at Merton College.

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‘Oxford, Cut the Rent’ unveils fresh demands and calls for 30% rent reduction across colleges

by Oliver Shaw January 7, 2021January 7, 2021
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Coronavirus vaccine approved for UK rollout in December

by Oliver Shaw December 2, 2020December 2, 2020
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Oxfordshire to enter Tier 2 ‘High Alert’ COVID restrictions when national lockdown ends

by Oliver Shaw November 26, 2020July 18, 2021
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All Souls to “cease to refer” to College Library as ‘Codrington Library’ over links to Caribbean slavery

by Oliver Shaw November 17, 2020December 17, 2020
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Universities prepare to manage “evacuation” of students for Christmas holidays

by Oliver Shaw November 12, 2020November 12, 2020
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BREAKING: Oxford to move into Tier 2 restrictions on Saturday morning

by Oliver Shaw October 29, 2020October 29, 2020
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Forging the future: Marcel Hedman on the Future Leaders Network Conference 2020

by Oliver Shaw October 23, 2020October 23, 2020
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Councillors urge Tier 2 restrictions for Oxfordshire as COVID cases surge among older age groups

by Oliver Shaw October 23, 2020July 18, 2021
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Magdalen imposes new restrictions on freshers after two large gatherings reported

by Oliver Shaw October 8, 2020July 18, 2021
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Oxford to launch postgraduate scholarship for Black UK students in 2021

by Oliver Shaw October 2, 2020October 15, 2020

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The Modern Problems of an Ancient University with Dr. Matt Williams

Oliver Shaw Nov 12, 2025 10 min read
Dr. Matt Williams stands in the hall of Jesus College, Oxford.

“‘Hi everyone! My name’s Dr. Matt Williams. I’m a tutor in Politics and what is known as the Access Fellow here at Jesus College at…

Risk Appetite: On Bubble Tea and Home

Oliver Shaw Nov 12, 2025 5 min read
A man sits at a table alone, eating a bowl of ramen.

“In the absence of another activity, the simple invitation to get bubble tea can be an opportunity to connect over culture, over identity, and over…

Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants: a modern-day drama of stolen clothes

Oliver Shaw Nov 12, 2025 5 min read
Two young sisters eating ice cream in a field.

“Sisterhood, according to Delia Ephron, is “essentially uncivilised”. I think that sums it up — two wild animals thrown together into a random family, similar…

Ugly Feelings: Send me to the Seaside

Oliver Shaw Nov 12, 2025 3 min read
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“While I am endlessly thankful for antibiotics, vaccinations, and the establishment of the NHS, something deep within me longs to be sent to the seaside.…

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