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2 Events and Editorial ALMA MATER 4 The Observant Mind Richard Dawkins questions A-levels 8 Conversations about Literature John Davies finds Oxford's English dons actively involved in thé contemporary cultural scène 21 Flodifads and Vampires Charles Villiers explores thé far side of thé Freshers' Pair OXFORD FIRSTS 6 Raising thé Roof in Duke Humfrey The Old Bodleian's first major facelift for more than 30 years 25 Elégies to thé Next Génération Innovative Virtual seminars' on Wilfred Owen are available to students and scholars everywhere TOWN & AROUND 16 Early Learning Nicholas Orme explains thé origins of Magdalen Collège School 28 So Why did thé Oxen need a Ford? Francis Bennion questions thé origins of Oxford's name ARTS AND IDEAS 26 The Poet at Eighty John Heath-Stubbs 12 Delighted Conviction Georgina Ferry's life of Nobel prizewinner Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin 42 Muséums and Galleries 58 Book Briefings 59 Audio Briefings GOOD THINKING 18 Private Life in High Places Basil Markesinis believes European law can teach us valuable lessons about curbing média invasion of privacy COLLEGE PROFILE 32 Sturdy Independence J P Walker is nourished by thé comforts of The Queen's Collège GAZETTE 35 University News 36 New Appointments 39 Encaenia 40 Speaking With Tongues The Oxford University Language Centre 44 Sport Circuit Swimming thé Channel; Coarser Rugby 63 Obituaries OXONIAN EXTRA 46 Alumni Connections 48 Oxonians Travel Programme 53 Rejected By Oxford Mary Rogers describes C S Lewis's uneasy relationship with Oxford 55 The Godfather C S Lewis tells his godson Laurence Harwood how to cope with failure 60 Letters DEVELOPING OXFORD 50 Progress and Prospects DISTRACTIONS 56 Crossword 56 Michaelmas Quiz 62 Wardens of Wine 64 Taste of Oxford