Bristol City new boy Mark Sykes vows to watch the world's best as he confirms role change The former Oxford man arrived as a right-winger but will be tasked with playing behind the strikers next season Bristol Post · Jul 7, 2022
Boris Johnson was the man who delivered England Brexit. But his legacy will be defined by a series of scandals He was the charismatic rogue who delivered the Conservatives their biggest majority since 1987. But now Boris Johnson's legacy will be defined by a series of political scandals that ultimately brought him undone. ABC News · Jul 7, 2022
Fields medal: Kyiv-born professor and Oxford expert among winners Maryna Viazovska’s work on packing spheres and James Maynard’s solving of prime number conundrum honoured in Helsinki The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2022
Peter Brook: Visionary theatre director who brought plays to life From post-war wunderkind of the West End to avant-garde interpreter of other dramatists’ work, Brook spanned seven decades of experimental stagecraft in a quest to bring modernism into 20th-century theatre The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2022
The new trailer for Industry season two is out - and we’re in for more stress than ever There’s no rest for the graduates of Pierpoint & Co Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2022
What a winker! The best reactions to that Dominic Raab wink “I feel soiled” Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2022
Oxford university urged to reject donation from Russian-British businessman Ministers have imposed sanctions on Said Gutseriev, who donated £2.6m to university in 2019 The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2022
Edinburgh Monarchs make a clean comeback to win over the Oxford Cheetahs in a tense speedway race The speedway team fought hard to make their comeback and win the day Daily Record · Jun 28, 2022
Every Championship clubs' pre-season schedule with Marseille, Rangers and Benfica lined up We look at the itinerary of all 24 clubs in the Championship, with some opting for warm-weather training camps, some staying at home to fine-tune preparations and others set to face European giants Daily Mirror · Jun 27, 2022
Joey Barton's personal touch could help Bristol Rovers land Ipswich striker ahead of Oxford United Bristol Rovers and Oxford United compete for the services of free agent James Norwood Bristol Post · Jun 26, 2022
Sleep scientist Russell Foster: ‘I want to take the anxiety around sleep away’ The Oxford professor has studied our circadian rhythms for decades – and says much of what we think we know is wrong The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2022
Best men’s shirt brands for a smart wardrobe refresh, chosen by menswear experts The sartorial guide for every man about town Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2022
Tribal ties, East India outreach, sulking allies: Why Droupadi Murmu ticks all boxes for BJP On December 19, 1946, Jaipal Singh Munda, the Oxford-educated tribal leader and a great hockey player, rose to speak in the debate on the Objectives Resolution introduced by Jawaharlal Nehru in the constituent assembly. Newslaundry · Jun 23, 2022
Is The Lord of the Rings now a never-ending franchise like Marvel and Star Wars? With an anime movie and an Amazon series imminent, is Middle-earth about to be transformed into its own film and TV universe? The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2022
Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2022 Britain would be dull if my London accent wipes out all of the others By the end of this century, the slang I grew up speaking in my little pocket of inner-London with my mates will be the dominant dialect of Britain. According to Matt Gardner, a professor of linguistics at Oxford, Multicultural London English (MLE), will eventually rule the roost. MLE is a…
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2022 Inside Gifford’s Circus: the Cotswolds institution bringing magic to middle England For over 20 years, Gifford’s Circus has been bringing kitsch comedy and knife-throwing to village greens. Oh, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge is a fan. Isobel Lewis meets the people who really did run away with the circus
Reason · Jun 14, 2022 Recent Books on the Constitution My seminar picks for 2022 (and every year since 2005)
The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2022 Christian Thompson, the Australian artist taking over London’s streets: ‘I can be my own worst critic’ Thompson has worked with Marina Abramović, been among the first Aboriginal students at Oxford – and is now the first artist on display in Soho’s new Photography Quarter
The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2022 Melvyn Bragg: ‘My daughter conducted my marriage service’ The writer and broadcaster, 82, talks about his childhood, Dennis Potter, writing and why he didn’t think he was good enough for the House of Lords
The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022 Oxford university policies fail to protect free speech, academics warn A group of Oxford academics have said the university’s policies on harassment and social media pose a ‘grave’ threat to its reputation.
Bristol Post · Jun 9, 2022 Bristol weatherman Alex Beresford hits out at 'working class kids shouldn't aim for Oxbridge' claim Bristol born Alex hit out at government advisor who said aspirations need to move beyond a 'rags to riches' narrative
Benzinga · Jun 9, 2022 Tommy Bahama & Lilly Pulitzer Owner Posts Solid Q1 Earnings; Lifts FY22 Outlook Oxford Industries Inc (NYSE:OXM) reported first-quarter FY22 sales growth of 33% year-on-year to $352.6 million, beating the consensus of $329.02 million. Net sales from Tommy Bahama increased 46% Y/Y, Lilly Pulitzer rose 25%, and Emerging Brands gained 42%. Full price e-commerce sales grew 20% compared to Q1 FY21. Restaurant sales climbed 23%, and…
The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022 The Poet author Louisa Reid: Posh boys have ‘learned how to make privilege hot’ The YA writer has written a verse novel for adults about the relationship between a graduate and a celebrity lecturer. She talks to Helen Brown about male-female power dynamics, why Depp/Heard means it’s open season for misogyny, and the suppression of women’s voices on the academic syllabus
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022 Cambridge rises in global university rankings UK is home to four universities in the top 10.
Bristol Post · Jun 7, 2022 Cheltenham prepare for Duff exit, Oxford United seal crucial deal - League One headlines A roundup of the latest news around League One as Bristol Rovers' rivals make headlines