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Innovation and technology define Vice-Chancellor’s annual Oration

Vice-Chancellor Professor Irene Tracey opened the new academic year on Wednesday, 7th October, with the annual Oration at the Sheldonian Theatre.  The Oration allows the Vice-Chancellor to define the priorities...
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Striking workers demonstrate at Oxford University Press

A demonstration in favour of striking finance workers was held outside the Oxford University Press (OUP) last week, as a dispute over offshoring at the world’s oldest publishing house continues.
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Pitt Rivers Museum returns Māori artefact to New Zealand

The Pitt Rivers Museum, with assistance from The Homebound Project, has returned a kahu...
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Oxford-Cambridge ‘growth corridor’ falls behind global competition

The “growth corridor” connecting Oxford and Cambridge is falling behind its global rivals despite its world-leading research output, a new report has warned.
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Vice-Chancellor’s pay package rises to £666,000, among highest paid in Russell Group

This represents a 2.5% increase in her base salary, placing her as one of the highest paid Vice-Chancellors across Russell Group universities.

Oxford Town Hall flies Palestine flag for Ramallah Mayor visit

Oxford City Council flew the flag of Palestine from the Town Hall last week to mark an official visit from the Mayor of Ramallah...

Worcester College Provost made Labour peer in the House of Lords

Worcester College Provost David Isaac has been appointed to the House of Lords as a Labour peer. He is among 34 new peerages created...

Oxford appoints Professor Mark E. Smith as next Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Planning and Resources

The University of Oxford has confirmed that Professor Mark E. Smith will become its next Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Planning and Resources).

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visits Oxford University

The Federal President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited Oxford on Friday during a state visit to the UK. President Steinmeier attended an academic showcase...

Reuben College fire prompts university-wide warnings on student safety

Several Oxford colleges have issued fire safety advice following a serious fire at Reuben College accommodation last week. The fire, which broke out in...

Oxfordshire health equality lab appoints first Chief Scientific Advisers

Oxfordshire’s Local Policy Lab has announced the appointment of its first Chief Scientific Advisers to lead its work in reducing health inequalities in Oxfordshire.  The...

Corpus Christi modernises 16th century library with new building

Oxford University’s Chancellor Lord William Hague has officially opened the Spencer Building, the first extension to Corpus Christi College’s Library since its founding in...

Oxford University accused of ‘institutional censorship’ over reporting restrictions

Over 20 academics have criticised the University of Oxford for its use of reporting restrictions in ongoing lawsuits, according to a document seen by...

Ashmolean Museum attracts over one million annual visitors for first time in 16 years

The Ashmolean Museum, the UK’s oldest public museum and the University of Oxford’s leading institution for art and archaeology, has welcomed more than one...

University criticised for not crediting Indonesian researchers on rare flower discovery

Oxford University’s recent X (formerly Twitter) post about the discovery of the Rafflesia hasseltii flower in the Sumatran jungle, Indonesia, has sparked online backlash....

Mansfield College unveils plans for major redevelopment

Mansfield College has submitted plans for an extensive redevelopment of the College that would create 174 additional student bedrooms, as well as new teaching...

Hague to confer nine honorary degrees to celebrate first year in office

Lord William Hague has announced the conferral of nine honorary degrees to mark his first year as Chancellor of the University of Oxford. The...

‘Rage bait’ named Oxford Word of the Year

Oxford University Press (OUP) has revealed that “rage bait” is their official Word of the Year for 2025. Over 30,000 votes were cast from...

International student fees increased by 37% since 2022

Overseas student fees have increased more than 37% over the last three years, a Cherwell investigation has found. BA Biomedical Sciences and BA Psychology...

Too hot to handle: Tracking Oxford’s energy efficiency

A Cherwell investigation can reveal that 89% of buildings owned by the University of Oxford do not have valid Display Energy Certificates (DECs). The...

Larry Ellison scales back £10 billion Oxford science initiative

Oracle co-founder and tech billionaire Larry Ellison is scaling back plans for the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), Oxford research institute, following a significant...

Arwa Elrayess elected Oxford Union President for Trinity 2026

Arwa Elrayess running for the #ENGAGE slate has been elected Union President for Trinity Term 2026 with 757 first preferences, by a margin of...

Bloomberg investigation sparks scrutiny over Oxford’s handling of sexual misconduct

CW: Sexual harassment; sexual assault Oxford University is facing mounting media scrutiny after a Bloomberg investigation alleged that the University has consistently mishandled sexual harassment...

Oxford Canals reopen following long drought

The Canal & River Trust has announced that the southern section of the Oxford Canal has been fully reopened for navigation following a long...
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