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Research finds that cannabis can be an effective pain killer

A study by Oxford University into the role of cannabis has found that its use can increase a patient's ability to cope with pain, although it does not reduce the intensity of the pain itself.

New rooms for Corpus Students

Corpus Christi college to build new accommodation on Park End St

University Chancellor calls for radical overhaul of the BBC

Lord Patten, Chairman of the BBC Trust and Oxford University Chancellor suggests structural overhaul of the BBC following the resignation of Director General George Entwistle.

Oxford Union ex-Presidents have 1 in 3 chance of being an MP

A study by the Oxford-affiliated 80,000 Hours think-tank shows Oxford PPEists who enter UK politics have around a 1 in 12 chance of becoming MPs

Galloway talk provokes protest

MP’s talk at the Union is met with protests against his comments on rape

Students alarmed by alcohol awareness campaign

Posters warning female students that 'one in three reported rapes happen when the victim has been drinking' cause offence

Residents renew objections to Port Meadow Development

Although no objections were received during the planning permission stage, residents are now protesting about the planned building of student flats on Port Meadow

Immigration figures are incorrect, warn Oxford analysts

Analysts at Oxford University claim that figures released by the Office of National Statistics are inexact by a margin of up to 35,000