Things we’ve written

Eliott Thompson shares his article for Oxford History Review, in which he calls for historians to distance themselves from narratives of “good” verusus “bad” in the battle against HIV.

Every week The Park Bench will bring you the Financial Market Recap written by MCR member Yanrong Hong. Major economic...

Chaplain Revd Esther Mason thinks more about taking up acts of Kindness this week.

Every week The Park Bench will bring you the Financial Market Recap written by MCR member Yanrong Hong.

Julian Thompson commemorates the 150th anniversary of Charles Dickens’ death.

With the 2020 Olympics on hold, Simon Lace’s retrospective from 2016 might bring back some happy memories.

“There is no shame in Steinbeck’s world in living your life like a determined tortoise”.

Maryanne Saunders shares an article she’s written, exploring bodily autonomy, consent and the annunciation in art.

Paul Weller shares another of his poems, and this one was originally set to song!

Dr Julian Thompson, Tutor in English, invites you to join him in celebrating Shakespeare’s 456th birthday!

Caitriona Dowden reflects on life as a quarantined comic.

Lloyd Bishop shares his article for the Oxford Student, in which he reflects on the capacity for music to offer solace and companionship.

Monalisa Saha pens a love letter to one of her greatest romances with life.