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My pretentious friends: Michaelmas, Hilary and Trinity

by Eleanor Ware January 28, 2025January 28, 2025

Doctor Faustus at the Keble O’Reilly: Reviewed

Rohit Ghosh Nov 28, 2025 6 min read

‘I was, at times, simply floored by Carrington’s production of this classic play; there was a constant tension, both emotional and sexual, that wound up…

Creditors at the Burton Taylor Studio: Reviewed

Janik Peeters Nov 28, 2025 5 min read

Photo of two cast members on set. One is sitting down on a chair in a pink dress and another is sat behind in dark clothing.

“In Harry, we have an eminently modern comedic protagonist, while Beloou and Smith bring out the more timeless frustrations of relationships with a good balance…

In Conversation: Anjana Ahuja on Three Decades of Science Journalism

Ava Doherty Nov 28, 2025 7 min read

Anjana Ahuja has been making sense of science for Financial Times readers for years, covering everything from pandemic ethics to AI’s impact on scientific training.…

Can Oxford Students Still Afford to Follow Their Passions?

Malachy King Nov 28, 2025 4 min read

Provided by Malachy King, used with permission.

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…