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Ditch the lilo! The unacknowledged appeal of an active holiday

by Victoria Stone February 19, 2020July 18, 2021

Take That! Cold War: A Love Story?

by Jiaqi Kang February 17, 2020February 17, 2020

Highlights of fifth week

by Lucy McGehee February 17, 2020February 17, 2020

Hate the gym? Try these alternatives to avoid the hefty price tag

by Hannah Ashford February 16, 2020February 16, 2020

OxUnboxed: In Discussion with Lizzie Shelmerdine

by Sarina Chandaria February 10, 2020July 18, 2021

Highlights of fourth week

by Lucy McGehee February 9, 2020February 9, 2020

Greece on film – a photo essay

by Ethan Andrews February 6, 2020February 9, 2020

Cafés to cure even the most wretched of Bridge cases

by Liv Fugger February 5, 2020February 8, 2020

Review: The Sunday Times Destinations Holiday and Travel Show

by Sarina Chandaria February 4, 2020February 4, 2020

Take That! Yes mother! No mother!

by Jiaqi Kang February 3, 2020February 4, 2020

Outside OX1 Week 4: Canada, Japan, Armenia and Azerbaijan

Lola Dunton-Milenkovic Feb 16, 2026 18 min read

Artwork of key Oxford Landmarks, such as the Radcliffe Camera and Sheldonian Theatre, within a globe Image. Credit by Evie Fairclough-Kay

Welcome back to another issue of Outside OX1! I hope everyone celebrated a lovely Valentine’s, Palentine’s or Galentine’s Day. It is easy to fall under…

Second Draft: Sardines, Low Ceilings, and Knitting

Eleanor Davies Feb 16, 2026 6 min read

Illustration of Oxford buildings and study materials surrounding text that reads 'Second Draft'

“I’m fortunate that life in Oxford is particularly spontaneous and varied. You can go from having no plans to suddenly finding yourself drinking port next…

Speed Dating and Hinge Hating: An Exploration of Dating Culture in Oxford

Tallulah Stephens Skeete Feb 14, 2026 6 min read

Three people look at a phone. They seem shocked.

“The atmosphere at New College’s MCR event, while not without nerves, was lively, exciting, and daring.” Tallulah Stephens Skeete explores the Oxford speed dating scene…

Tick Tick… BOOM! at the Michael Pilch Studio: Reviewed

Violet Wan Feb 14, 2026 6 min read

A theatre in the centre of a theatre set. The audience are waiting.

“Sheets of music are suspended dreams, spinning on threads around a solitary piano, or spangling walls and columns. Then: darkness. Backlight. The ticking begins.” Violet…