The Oxford Student – The Oxford Student
WEBCameron Samuel Keys. For two weeks in September, 25 Palestinian medical students from the West Bank and Gaza swapped their usual lives for an intensive training course in Oxford. For the second year running, the OxPal summer school has arranged for a cohort of medical students from Palestine to fly to Oxford and facilitated “a crash course on ...
In Conversation: Alex J. O’Connor, Cosmic Skeptic
WEBJan 18, 2020 · Alex J. O'Connor is a YouTube creator, podcaster, and Oxford student who discusses philosophy and religion. He talks about his conversion to veganism, his views on secularism, and his favourite atheist authors and guests.
Should song lyrics be considered poetry? – The Oxford Student
WEBJan 27, 2014 · Three writers argue whether song lyrics should be considered poetry or not, from different perspectives and with different examples. They explore the similarities and differences between lyrics and poems, and the role of …
Interview with Simon Blackburn: The People’s Philosopher
WEBMar 3, 2014 · A profile of the popular and provocative philosopher Simon Blackburn, who writes books for the general public and teaches at Cambridge. He discusses his views on philosophy, academia, ethics, and the zombie problem.
Book Review: ‘The Old Man and the Sea’ by Ernest Hemingway
WEBNov 10, 2019 · A review of Hemingway's last major work, published in 1952, about an old fisherman's epic battle with a marlin. The review explores the themes of will, intellect, dignity and failure in the novel and its historical context.
Mentoring start-up 'Zero Gravity' launched today by founder of …
WEBMay 24, 2020 · Ayesha Sehgal. Zero Gravity, a new digital mentoring start-up, has launched today. Building on the success of Access Oxbridge, Zero Gravity seeks to pair students looking to apply to any university with undergraduate mentors from Oxbridge and Russell Group Universities. Students will receive mentoring and application advice via the Zero …
Review: The Secret History - The Oxford Student
WEBDec 23, 2014 · A novel about a group of decadent Classics students at an elite Vermont college in the 1980s, who commit a murder and face its consequences. The reviewer praises Tartt's skill in creating a sense of mystery and tragedy, and the allusions to Greek myths and literature.
Debate: Private schools should be abolished - The Oxford Student
WEBOct 15, 2019 · An article arguing that private schools create an unfair and unequal education system in Britain and should be nationalised by the Labour government. It cites statistics, examples and arguments to support its case and …
Activism or 'Slacktivism': Can social media really make a difference ...
WEBNov 9, 2020 · Social media activism is the use of online platforms to promote social causes, such as petitions, donations and protests. It can create change, but also face criticism as "slacktivism" or ineffective. Learn more about the pros and cons of …
Twink culture and body positivity – The Oxford Student
WEBApr 11, 2021 · A personal essay on the challenges and struggles of body image issues among queer and transmasculine people who identify as twinks. The author reflects on their own experience and offers some advice on how to celebrate diversity and self-worth.
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