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From Libraries to Lattes: Decoding Oxford’s Best Study Sanctuaries

by Nina Naidu February 2, 2024February 5, 2024

The illustration depicts a selection of ornaments, including a ballerina, candle, teapot, shell, and other decorative objects. The text ‘Sublime Drizzlings’ can be seen in the background, seemingly a handwritten note.

Sublime Drizzlings: Circling Back to 1908…

by Chloe Smith January 31, 2024February 2, 2024

I, a slacker, copied an Academic Machine’s schedule for a week (or so I tried)

by Anonymous Author December 7, 2023April 26, 2025

In Defence of Audiobooks

by Nina Naidu November 17, 2023November 17, 2023

The illustration depicts a selection of ornaments, including a ballerina, candle, teapot, shell, and other decorative objects. The text ‘Sublime Drizzlings’ can be seen in the background, seemingly a handwritten note.

Sublime Drizzlings: One Art

by Chloe Smith October 25, 2023October 20, 2023

Childhood Reading: Growing up through books

by Isabella Hickman September 17, 2023September 17, 2023

“But my mind has moved the sea”: A Review of Tove Jansson’s The Dangerous Journey

by Kengyu Lai April 12, 2023April 12, 2023

The Best Literary Friendships and What We Can Learn from Them

by Abigail Stevens February 22, 2023February 22, 2023

Reflections on Michaelmas

by Liberty Brignall December 21, 2022December 21, 2022

Music

Rave Reviews: Reading Festival 2022

by Ben Coneybeare September 26, 2022September 26, 2022

The Relevancy of A Languages Degree in The Age of AI Translation.

Imogen Forrest Nov 14, 2025 6 min read

Provided by Imogen Forrest, used with permission

Within recent years, humanities subjects have felt increasingly threatened by the looming presence of AI. Translators and interpreters are currently experiencing the imminent impact of…

Fergus Garwood interview

Olivia Mardling Nov 13, 2025 6 min read

Fergus Garwood interview

Credit: David Olds, Queen’s IT Manager After over 30 years in the Royal Air Force (RAF), with service from Afghanistan to the Cabinet Office, Fergus…

A Quick Dip into OWSS, the hidden gem of Oxford Societies

Evie Fairclough Nov 13, 2025 5 min read

A sunset swim at Port Meadow with Oxford Wild Swimming Society

‘When wandering through Port Meadow in search of aesthetics, welfare, or romance, you might come across some students more committed to this whimsical endeavor -…

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

Luke Erly 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…