Headline Wadham, September 2020

• Michael Rosen (English, 1965) is interviewed on his experience of seven weeks in intensive care after contracting Covid-19.

• Review of ‘Belladonna’ a coming of age novel by Anbara Salam (Theology, 2009). The Scotsman

• Obituary to Robert Taylor (History, 1962) journalist and academic who charted the history of modern trade unions. The Guardian

• Dorothy Wadham Building Architect Rachel Mundell from Allies and Morrison presents the Iffley Road building. Architects Journal Festival

• Review of the new Rosamund Pike (English, 1997) film ‘I Care a Lot’ at the Toronto film festival 2020. The Guardian

• The death of Wadham Emeritus Fellow, Jeremy Montagu, former curator of the Bate Collection of Musical Instruments is announced. Slipped Disc

• Obituary for John Salmon (Classics, 1961). CUCD Bulletin

• Wadham Fellow Colin Mayer comments on the challenges involved in moving towards purposeful business and stakeholder capitalism. Fortune

• Article compares Oxford colleges’ self-isolation policies for international students. Cherwell

• Professor Kathryn Barush (MSt History of Art and Visual Culture, 2006) writes on backyard pilgrimages as a way to make a spiritual journey during the pandemic. The Conversation

• Professor (Mathematics, 1983) comments on the use of algorithms in everyday life. BBC Radio 4, Front Row

• Fellow Colin Mayer discusses a framework for boards to put their purposeful business plans into action Financial Times

• More Oxford University colleges join Wadham in honouring A-level offers. BBC News

• Lucy Lake (Human Sciences, 1991) is awarded the Yidan Prize for Education Development for her work with women and girls. YidanPrize

• An article about the lack of UK BAME law academics credits Professor Marcus du Sautoy (Mathematics, 1983) with an idea to address the problem.