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What inspired you to set up the magazine?

The inspiration to set up Onyx came from being surrounded by the talented work of young Black writers, poets and artists. I set up the magazine because I hadn’t seen a creative literary publication solely dedicated to uplifting Black creatives and I saw the importance of unearthing these voices.

The Race Equality Task Force is now consulting on a set of proposed measures for tackling racial equity across the University.

Launched in November 2020 and reporting to Council, the Task Force aims to build on the wider range of existing activities that already take place across the collegiate University, accelerating change across Oxford.

The journey so far

I remember the first thing my mom said to me when I brought her to visit me in college, “Who would have thought a little girl in Hounslow Jamaica would grow up to have a daughter study in Oxford University,” and it was in that moment that everything I had worked for became worth it for me.

What are you involved in outside of your studies?

I run my own social enterprise She. which works to reverse taught prejudice by rewriting classic fairy tales with a modern twist, each highlighting a different form of discrimination.

The University’s Central Outreach Team run a wide variety of outreach activity, and often have teaching, instructional design and other opportunities. Below are examples of some of the work that postgrads and early career academics have undertaken in the past:

Make the change

Living in Oxford is a brilliant opportunity to find new sustainable foods, items, shops, practices and more. Everyone can practice sustainability in a different way and every change we make matters.

A simple switch can have a huge multiplier effect. Here are my tips to help you find ways and places to live more sustainably in Oxford.

How to reduce food waste

I found this to be the easiest for me as I had more control over where I could shop, cook and make than I did at home

The journey so far

My name is Savannah and I am a second-year from London studying German at Lady Margaret Hall. I am also one of the two Race and Ethnic-minority officers (RAEM) for the University of Oxford LGBT+ Society. 

If you're new to the University, #WelcomeToOxford, and if you're a returning student, welcome back.

The past year has been challenging and lots has changed, but we’re here to support all our students and get you ready for the best start possible. We want everyone to experience the very best that Oxford has to offer, which is why we're encouraging everyone to play their part in helping to reduce the risk of COVID-19. 

The Journey so far

Dear Fellow Student, 

Welcome to Oxford and the University and I hope you settle in well!

Although the world around us is beginning to look and feel a lot less abnormal than it was, there are still precautions that we must take to ensure we all avoid COVID-19 within our college, department and wider University communities.  Here I outline what precautions you should take as an individual, and I will answer some of the questions you are likely to have.