Switzerland Archives - The Oxford Blue

Lifestyle

Don’t Trust the Flixbus!

by Nina Naidu March 6, 2024March 6, 2024

Switzerland landscape of town - Photo by Matheus Guimarães

Lifestyle

Discovering Europe, Thanks to the EU

by Anas Dayeh May 28, 2023May 28, 2023

Credit Suisse's headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, a grand building built in the late 19th century.

Global Affairs

The World Beyond OX1 – Week 2

by Josie Wells, Hajar Munirah, Izzy Mills, Krishh Chaturvedi and Joe Bardsley May 8, 2023May 15, 2023

Opinion

Switzerland bans Burqa and Niqab: sexist, feminist or racist?

by Johannes Moehrle March 15, 2021March 15, 2021

Travel

Local Guides: Matthew’s Basel

by Matthew Webb April 9, 2020April 9, 2020

An image of Lac Leman in Geneva."Geneva Lac Leman" by Markus Bernet is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.5.

Travel

Local Guide: Jiaqi’s Geneva

by Jiaqi Kang January 31, 2020July 29, 2024

Recent Posts

Beyond the Bubble: Clarkson’s Pub.

Rosie CreightonDec 12, 20247 min read

Illustration of central Oxford, with the Radcliffe Camera and Bridge of Sighs situated in a bubble, next to the words "Beyond the Bubble".

“I would still recommend a trip to Clarkson’s pub. But, please make sure to check the bus times!” Rosie Creighton recounts her experience getting stuck…

Hurdles Ahead: Will the Commonwealth Games Jump or Stumble?

Isabelle WinterDec 12, 20244 min read

Athletics at the MCG for the Commonwealth Games.

Isabelle Winter explores the hurdles facing the Commonwealth Games, and asks whether financial and cultural adaptations can revitalise their relevance, or if their future is…

The Future of Fashion: Could Streamlining Slow Fashion Make it Accessible for All?

Martha GathercoleDec 11, 20245 min read

fashion stall with lots of hanging clothing

Martha Gathercole discusses the negative implications of fast fashion and suggests eco-friendly changes we can make in the way we shop. Image “Gothic clothing shop”…

Going Home for the Vac

Ivett BerenyiDec 10, 20244 min read

Ivett Berenyi reflects on the experiences and difficulties of managing the vacs when you are an international student. “Suitcases” by matsuyuki is licensed under CC…