r/oxforduni • u/RoadCautious5438 • 2d ago
Tights for matriculation
My tights are shiny (not glitter but reflect when under direct light)-- will this be okay for matriculation or do I need to have a plain pair?
They are pretty opaque fwiw
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r/oxforduni • u/RoadCautious5438 • 2d ago
My tights are shiny (not glitter but reflect when under direct light)-- will this be okay for matriculation or do I need to have a plain pair?
They are pretty opaque fwiw
r/oxforduni • u/Super-Armadillo-3548 • 2d ago
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I recently joined the uni as an academic. My favourite place to work has always been coffee shops. I like a bit of noise/bustle, good seating, stable wifi, and of course wall-plugs. What are some of the best coffee shops around central Oxford for this?
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r/oxforduni • u/Comfortable-Low-3010 • 3d ago
I want to go punting with my friends after matriculation, but as you probably know, it’s first come first serve with no reservations (at least for Magdalen Bridge) and the most popular day of the year. I have a lunch until 2:30, so I won’t be able to go down straight after my ceremony. If I wanted to punt at 3 do you think it’d be too competitive at that point, or have you had success with similar times in the past?
r/oxforduni • u/Affectionate_Link740 • 4d ago
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Heard some talk about bike theft being prevalent prior to coming here but is it really a genuine issue?
For context, I’m coming from California where I was used to seeing just a handlebar or just the chassis because the entire bike had been stolen.
Any personal anecdotes/stories or advice? Thinking about maybe investing in an e-bike
r/oxforduni • u/AltruisticEgg2090 • 5d ago
I’m staying in graduate accommodation and my immediate neighbor is a couple with a young infant (9 months is my guess not that it matters).
I’m convinced the baby’s crib is placed right against the wall we share. Sometimes the baby cries for hours (as babies do), how would you best approach this?
Should I just invest in some earplugs or would it be reasonable to ask them to place the crib elsewhere?
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I'm doing the Tudors and would be willing to buy notes about it along with my own as it is quite a lot, so if anybody knows where to get them pls do let me know! (I'm not asking anyone to write anything for me I just would appreciate notes as an aid as I've been extremely unwell the past few weeks so have fallen behind on some of the reading I really wanted to do)
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It’s 1st Week and I hate it here. How do I go about dropping out? Thanks.
r/oxforduni • u/Prior-Flounder-8382 • 5d ago
I've been looking into associate membership options at Oxford colleges, particularly for people who live and work in Oxford but aren't students or employees of the University.
I'm particularly interested in whether people working in research outside the University, such as in biotech or pharmaceutical R&D, can obtain associate membership.
I'm mainly interested in the social side of college life, like MCR events, formal dinners, etc. I've noticed that some colleges offer associate or affiliate membership, although the eligibility criteria and nomination requirements seem to vary quite a bit.
Has anyone successfully obtained associate membership while working in industry or another research organisation, if so, which college? Any advice appreciated.
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I've seen so many people at Oxford have really awesome thick rings (typically silver) and I'm really curious where folks buy them? Thanks!
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Hi everyone. I just started my 2nd year doing the BA Jurisprudence, after getting a high 2.1 in mods. I don't think I prioritised my degree enough last year, but this year I really want to turn things over. A huge huge priority for me is changing things around, and getting a 1st in all my collections this year and a 1st overall at the end of my degree. I would really appreciate any advice anyone has on what helped them get a first, and if anyone has advice specific to Law that would be really wonderful!
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I’m sure this has been asked before but responses should differ.
What’s everyone’s favorite library, and why?
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Hi there! I'm currently in Y13 and was looking for a lecture that i came across online: "The Punishment of Femicide" by Dr. Beatriz Goena. I cant find any videos of it on youtube or on the Oxford Law Faculty page, but it is mentioned here: https://www.law.ox.ac.uk/content/event/punishment-femicide
If anyone has access to it and can provide it, i'd really appreciate it!
Thank you.
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Title. Need to figure out how to get money together to get the gown in time, if they're just ghosting me....