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Legal books have something of a reputation for being long, impenetrable reads that demand hours of pouring over minute details of incredibly specific areas of law. However, whilst there may be some ancient tomes for which this is true, there are still plenty of very readable books about Law as a subject, as a philosophy.

Oxford is world-renowned for its impressive architecture and centuries-old university, but did you know it also served as the setting for many Harry Potter scenes throughout the movie franchise? The various historic buildings throughout the city proved excellent locations to help bring the iconic story of the young wizard to life. Harry Potter fans, or...

The University of Oxford is famous around the world and has a reputation for first-class facilities and excellent teaching standards. From 2017 to 2021, the University of Oxford was ranked the number one university in the world by Times Higher Education, a respected British magazine that reports on issues concerning higher education. The university has...

To be truly brilliant, an essay needs to utilise the right language. You could make a great point, but if it’s not intelligently articulated, you almost needn’t have bothered.

Mathematics is known as the language of the universe. A way to count, make sense of patterns and order the world. The very first examples of maths can be found in Africa. Indeed, one of the oldest known mathematical artefacts, the Lembombo bone, was found in southern Africa. Over the centuries there have been men...

If you’re curious about the world around us and want to know more about the production, distribution and consumption of wealth, you may be thinking about studying economics. But before you enrol on an economics course to learn more, it’s a good idea to get a head start on your reading. Not only will this...

The Corpus Clock, also known as the Grasshopper Clock, is a unique work of modern art and clockmaking situated in Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. It was created by the inventor and Corpus Christi alumni, John Taylor. The bizarre and beguiling timepiece was first put on display in 2008 when Cambridge physicist Stephen Hawking led the...

The University of Oxford, located in Oxford, England, has been a centre of scholarship since the 11th century, although nobody knows exactly when the university was founded. Early indications of learning date back as far as 1096, making it the oldest existing English-speaking university. There are 39 colleges within the University of Oxford, each with...

It’s that time of year. Exam season is looming and in a few weeks, your knowledge of what’s been covered in your lessons will be put to the test. Revision is at the forefront of everyone’s minds, and while you know you need to start making notes on everything you’ve learned so far, you may...