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Understanding the Flow of Events Is Key to Success as a Statesman. Unfortunately It Is a Dying Art

by Andrew Alexander The views represented in this article are solely those of the author and may not be construed as in any way representative of…

February 6, 2021

Happy Humanities students

An Introduction to English Dialect Words

We recently discussed English slang, in the context of which we observed that there are numerous slang words found within specific regions of the UK…

February 6, 2021

4 Different Ways That Countries View Society and Government

As any British person who’s ever faced a telling-off from a German police officer after trying to cross the road will know, differences between countries…

February 6, 2021

10 Little-Known Oxford Alumni and Why They’re So Interesting

Oxford University has no shortage of interesting characters among its alumni, if you want to call them that. You should also read… The Incredible Undergraduate…

February 5, 2021

6 Ways to Overcome Writer’s Block

Don’t make the mistake of confusing writer’s block with procrastination. You might also enjoy… How to Cope with Deadlines 8 Easy Ways to Improve Your…

February 5, 2021

9 Things Everyone Learns From Their First Job

You’ve written an amazing job application. You’ve aced the interview. You’ve been offered the job – now what? You should also read… 7 Small Ways…

February 5, 2021

Emotions, Pain and Optical Illusions: Some Fascinating Insights into How the Human Brain Works

About the author Robert Cronshaw is a Medical student at Jesus College, Cambridge. In this article I will discuss three areas which are of particular…

February 5, 2021

9 Great British Foodstuffs You Must Try

Britain has a reputation for bad food. You should also read… 14 of the Funniest English Synonyms 8 British Stereotypes and Why They Are (Mostly)…

February 4, 2021

5 Ways to Combine Pokémon Go with Studying

Pokémon Go and studying are not the most obvious bedfellows. You might also enjoy… How to Study if You Only Have an Hour, a Day,…

February 4, 2021

8 Types of Beautiful Architecture You Can See in Oxford

Did you know that Oxford contains examples of every major architectural style in England from the Saxons to the present day? You should also read……

February 3, 2021

The 10 Wonders of Ancient Britain

Britain’s ancient history is written all over the landscape. You might also enjoy… What Students Have Worn Throughout History 9 Engineering Marvels From History The…

February 3, 2021

A Complete Guide to Internships

As if you didn’t already have enough to think about when you’re at school, it’s the time when bright, forward-thinking students start to lay the…

February 2, 2021

8 Skills of Successful Entrepreneurs (And How You Can Develop Them)

Are we living in the age of the entrepreneur? You might also enjoy… 5 Reasons Your Job Applications Fail How to Find the Right Career…

February 2, 2021

8 Famous Literary Characters Associated with Oxford

What do a rabbit who’s always late, an aristocratic detective, and the love interest in the first Jane Austen novel have in common? You might…

February 2, 2021

10 Types of Essay Feedback and How to Respond to Them

The moment of truth has arrived: you’ve got your marked essay back and you’re eagerly scanning through it, taking in the amount of red pen,…

February 1, 2021

5 Great Discoveries That Haven’t Yet Been Made

There are some great discoveries that were made remarkably recently. You might also enjoy… 12 Fun Laws, Rules and Principles You Really Ought to Know…

February 1, 2021

What Students Have Worn Throughout History

If you’re wandering through Oxford on a Sunday afternoon, it’s easy to imagine generations of students walking there before you. Following the narrow twists and…

February 1, 2021

10 Enjoyable Ways to Keep Your Studies in Gear over the Summer Holidays

The holidays are here – at last! – and it’s time to have some well-earned rest. You should also read… 9 Great Things to Do…

January 31, 2021

How to Cope with Deadlines

Some of the world’s greatest and most famous writers have been terrible with deadlines. You should also read… How to Make Your Coursework as Good…

January 31, 2021

8 Things You Might Not Know About Oxford and Cambridge

The universities of Oxford and Cambridge have been around for hundreds of years – their respective cities even longer. You should also read… 8 Reasons…

January 31, 2021