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Oxford University releases 2020 Admissions Report

Oxford University has released its Annual Admissions Statistical Report, showing progress in the numbers of students from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds, from state schools, and...

Oriel College Governing Body supports Rhodes removal

The Governing Body of Oriel College will launch an Independent Commission of Inquiry into the statue of Cecil Rhodes placed above the gates of...

Elevate steps down: Oxford Union officer candidates drop out after controversy

Following messages sent from a candidate invoking George Floyd’s killing as reasoning for registering to vote, officers for the ‘Elevate’ slate have dropped out...

Oxford stands against transphobia

A demonstration in support of trans rights will be held today in response to a meeting of self-described feminist group Woman’s Place UK (WPUK)....

Financial Times investigation slams Christ Church as “virtually ungovernable”

An investigation by the Financial Times into the ongoing dispute between the governing body of Christ Church and the Dean, The Very Reverend Martyn Percy, criticizes...

Christ Church JCR position uncontested after hustings ‘challenge’ controversy

Christ Church's Junior Censor criticised hustings challenges which, she said, "in most cases involve men imposing challenges on women, expecting them to go along with them for the fun".

Breakdown: Oxford’s 2019 access report in full

White applicants over 40% more likely to received an offer than BME applicants

Oxford says “No!” to Katie Hopkins

Student arrested as Union invitation to far-right media figure sparks protest.

St Peter’s silences students after sexual misconduct impeachment attempt

In an email sent to members of the JCR, students were warned that dissemination of this information would lead to "disciplinary proceedings by the college – with an expectation of severe sanction.”

Catz mourns Master’s passing

Master of St Catherine's College, Professor Roger Ainsworth, has passed away following what the College called "a short battle with cancer." The College will...

Confusion and internal division: Why Brexit won’t feature in today’s three-party debate

OULC co-chair described the Oxford Forum’s event as “poorly organised” 

Technical difficulties delay Union term card release

Apple delayed registering the app due to technical problems

Rhodes Trust announces largest and most diverse cohort

The 2019 class includes two Global Scholars

Students face “hit” following ONS student loan reclassification

The reclassification will see £12bn added to the UK annual deficit