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Nuffield JCR condemns invite to controversial Israeli philosopher

Controversial Israeli political philosopher Professor Daniel Statman has been invited to visit Nuffield College for Trinity Term, despite a JCR statement condemning the decision.
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Oxford-led study develops ‘SimCells’ to target antimicrobial resistance

Researchers led by University of Oxford academic Dr Wei Huang have successfully created biologically engineered cells, designed to target antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bacteria. 
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Twelve Oxford colleges do not pay all staff the Oxford Living Wage

At least twelve Oxford colleges were not paying all staff the Oxford Living Wage...
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Rhodes Scholarship suspends Global Constituency applications

The Rhodes Trust announced earlier this month that the Rhodes Scholarship’s Global Constituency will be suspended for the 2026-2027 application cycle. 
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PETA rates Oxford University vegan-friendly

The animal rights group PETA announced a list of the 31 most vegan-friendly universities – and the University of Oxford has made the list....

Mayday celebrations cancelled

Oxford City Council has announced this morning that this year’s May Morning Event has been cancelled. The Council said that: ‘While we do not know...

Moran seeks to legalise rough sleeping amid Covid-19 fears

Layla Moran will present parliament with a Bill to repeal the Vagrancy Act, a law passed in 1824 which criminalises homeless people for rough...

Bodleian Libraries to close

As a result of university wide policy changes due to Covid-19, the Bodleian Libraries will be closing tomorrow. These changes were announced in an...

Boat Races cancelled due to COVID-19

The traditional boat races between Oxford and Cambridge scheduled for 29th March have been cancelled due to Coronavirus. The race’s organisers announced in a...

‘High-Value’ Paintings Stolen From Christ Church Picture Gallery

Three historic paintings, among them a work by Flemish master Anthony Van Dyck, have been stolen from Christ Church Picture Gallery on Saturday. At around...

Colleges announce vac res policy

Colleges have altered their policies on vacation residence in response to cases of Covid-19 at the University. Christ Church and Hertford have both informed UK-based...

Second University case of Covid-19 confirmed

Public Health England (PHE) has confirmed that another student at the University of Oxford has tested positive for Coronavirus (covid-19). This is the second...

Greggs opens shop on Cornmarket Street

Greggs, the largest bakery chain in the UK, opened this week on Cornmarket in Oxford. There was a queue out the door and across...

Oldest tree in Botanic Gardens damaged by Storm Ciara

The oldest tree at the Oxford Botanic Gardens has been damaged in the recent storms which have hit the UK. Storm Ciara, which made...

University College upsets residents with new building plans

University College has submitted a planning application for new buildings and renovations in North Oxford, prompting numerous resident concerns. Neighbours have expressed complaints...

Council announces money allocation for Youth Fund

Oxford City Council has announced the allocation of £999,800 in its Youth Opportunity Fund. The money has been split between twenty four charities which...

Oxford City Council announces new powers to improve energy standards

Oxford City Council has taken on new powers to improve the energy efficiency standards of commercial and rental properties across the city. Powers previously...

Billy Bragg sings for Bernie at Oxford rally

Singer-songwriter and left-wing activist Billy Bragg visited Oxford last week to campaign for Bernie Sanders in time for the Democrats Abroad Primary. Bragg sang...

Prince Charles visits Oxford

The Prince of Wales visited Oxford on Thursday. Prince Charles first met students, staff and fellows at Jesus College to mark the appointment of the new Jesus...

Colleges offer free vacation residence to students from areas affected by coronavirus

Oxford colleges have been asked by the university to make accommodation available for students who cannot return over the Easter vacation due to the...

Oriel to hold Coronavirus News solidarity dinner

Oriel College is hosting a “solidarity dinner” on the evening of Friday 6th March, intended to act in solidarity with students from countries affected...

Oxford City Council releases annual performance statistics on gender pay gap

The City Council report has revealed that, on average across the whole of the Council’s workforce, women earn 10.2% less than men. This is the first year that...

City Council to hold Conflict Awareness Training for Members

On March 2nd, Oxford City Council approved a recommendation to hold conflict awareness training for its members. This is meant to help ensure the safety...

Oxford awarded for anti-poverty work

Oxford has been awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize for its anti-poverty work. The award was presented to the university by Prince Charles and Camilla...
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