Manny on the mend
We’re short of tortoise-themed content, so Stephen McGlynn scrapes the barrel and tells you about the time he almost killed Manny.
POLL: Sharon’s favourite animal
This week, we’re asking you about Sharon Merry, our College Administrator!
Marble Cake recipe
Elizabeth Polding shares a receipe for marble cake. It’s the closest thing we could think of that was tortoise related!
The Last Five Years
Natasha Mallett shares details of a virtual musical she’s been busy marketing, broadcasting this Saturday!
May Morning
May Morning is one of Oxford’s many bizarre traditions. This year, we can’t all gather together in the rain at the crack of dawn, but there are ways to celebrate from our own homes!
Humans of Regent’s
Ella Street and Ciara Samuels comment on this new, exciting access and outreach initiative.
Regent’s at Work
Dr Suke Wolton asks for feedback on her MSc dissertation project, gathering filmed interviews with Regents’ alumni about their work.
The Quarantine Times
Marnie Ashbridge introduces her new online newspaper, a platform for students to write freely about their passions and share their interests.
Girl, Woman, Other
Liz Polding reviews ‘Girl, Woman, Other’ by Bernardine Evaristo, winner of the Booker Prize 2019.
Trust me, I’m a doctor! Daytime drinking
Dr Bethany Sollereder is back to answer those difficult life questions. This week: When is it too early to start drinking?
What’s lurking in the basement?
Emily Burgoyne, Angus Librarian, introduces us to the Angus Libary and Archive, a hidden treasure-trove in the basements of our college.
Chocolate caramel button cookies
Liz Polding shares another of her easy-to-follow baking recipes. These wouldn’t last two minutes in my house, and I live alone!
Chapel: This is my Story, this is my Song
This term’s Chapel services resume tomorrow, celebrating 100 years of women being awarded degrees at the University.
Libraries in lockdown
Sarah Mann, the College Librarian, provides an update on library services in Oxford.
To make you laugh…
Dr Myra Blyth shares an amusing clip of a dancing cockatoo!
Happy Birthday, William Shakespeare!
Dr Julian Thompson, Tutor in English, invites you to join him in celebrating Shakespeare’s 456th birthday!
Seeing Shakespeare
You may not be able to get out and see a Shakespeare performance right now, but fear not! Dr Lynn Robson shares some of her favourite online finds.
POLL: Jennie’s favourite animal
Jennie only joined us at the beginning of February, but have you already sussed out her favourite animal?
Flights
Liz Polding explores the e-books on offer, and reviews ‘Flights‘ by Olga Tocarczuk.
Comedy for the quarantined
Caitriona Dowden reflects on life as a quarantined comic.
Trust me, I’m a doctor! Loo roll dilemmas
Dr Bethany Sollereder answers your questions. This week: I’ve run out of loo roll. What should I do?