Oxford threatens disaffiliation from institutions financing fossil fuels
A group of 21 UK universities stated, in a joint statement released on 15 February, that they would cut ties with their financial providers unless they stopped financing new fossil fuel projects.
Oxford researchers work alongside Tesco to increase plant-based meals
The Programme’s senior researcher, Dr Brian Cook...suggests that simply increasing the availability of plant-based alternatives could nudge consumers away from meat-based meals. He emphasises the role that supermarkets like Tesco should play in pushing this transition.
OCJC report claims that the University’s ties to fossil fuel companies aid industry greenwashing
The Oxford Climate Justice Campaign has released a report outlining the University of Oxford’s links to the fossil fuel industry, arguing that “Oxford must...
Balliol divests from fossil fuels
Balliol College has announced plans to divest its holdings in fossil fuel companies. The college released a statement on Monday, saying that it planned...
Students protest at Oxford Sustainability Awards
The students rose from their seats to display a sign that read “Still investing in fossil fuels??” as Vice-Chancellor Louise Richardson opened the event at the Sheldonian Theatre.
Wadham commits to full divestment from coal and tar sands
The decision is a major victory for student campaigners, who have been pressuring colleges and the University to withdraw financial support for the fossil fuel, tobacco and arms industries.
Oxbridge’s Dirty Money: how colleges invest millions in fossil fuel, arms and tobacco
Oxbridge colleges responding to requests hold at least £21m in oil and gas exploration, production, and refining companies
St Hilda’s adopts new divestment recommendations
The approved changes, initially recommended by St Hilda’s JCR Divestment Working Group, aim to align the college’s investments with the challenge of climate change
Campaigners deliver 169 letters to vice chancellor demanding divestment
The letters addressed the "hypocrisy" of the University investing in fossil fuels while producing cutting-edge science on climate change
LMH calls for fossil fuel divestment
The motion urged the college to divest from companies on the Carbon Underground 200 list
Campaigners tell Oxford: “pay your taxes” after fossil fuel investments leak
Campaigners accuse University of “lying to its students, faculty, and the world”