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University of Oxford paid private firm for ‘intelligence’ on student protest

The University of Oxford has been named as one of twelve UK universities that paid a private intelligence consultancy run by former military intelligence officials to monitor student activism.

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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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Student Union cracks down on offensive Bop themes

The Oxford Student Union’s Inclusive Policy for Events has received media attention for banning offensive Bop themes, such as ‘Vicars and Tarts’ or...

Hard water for Oxford

Newly published research has suggested that Oxford has some of the UK’s hardest water. Harvey Water Softeners have conducted the 2020 Hard Water Index...

Oxford City Council maintains tax reduction

Oxford City Council has unanimously voted to maintain its council tax reduction (CTR) scheme into 2020/2021 as part of its commitment to tackle poverty...

Twin city Wroclaw expresses friendship with Oxford

Oxford’s twinned city Wrocław has responded to the UK’s exit from the European Union with a display of friendship. Students of the Polish city...

Mansfield displays anti-Brexit menu

Mansfield College had a topical Brexit themed menu for lunch on the day the UK left the EU. Entitled "We didn't vote for it lunch",...

Oxford’s heartfelt farewell to EU

On the evening of Brexit, pro-EU groups organised send-off events in central Oxford, involving songs, speeches, and candlelit vigils. A candlelit ceremony outside the Town...

Moran takes aim at “Dickensian” homelessness law

Layla Moran, the Liberal Democrat MP for Oxford West and Abingdon, has moved to abolish the Vagrancy Act in the new parliament. The Act makes it a criminal...

St John’s alumni threaten to withhold donations

Alumni of St John’s College, Oxford, are threatening to withhold donations unless it commits to divestment from fossil fuel companies. This follows last week’s...

Coronavirus: Students sent home from year abroad in China

The outbreak of coronavirus in China has forced Oxford undergraduates to return to Britain from their year abroad. The majority of Oxford students, who had...

Christ Church drinking society condemned by students

The Pythic (or "P") Club, a secretive dining society for students and tutors with a long-standing basis in Christ Church, has been condemned for...

Oxford will be hit with 14 more days of strike action

The University and Colleges Union (UCU) has announced a further 14 days of strike action which will hit 74 universities across the country including...

BREAKING: Climate protesters end occupation of St John’s

Climate protesters, camped out on St John's front quad, have announced the end of their protest. Direct Action for Divestment (DAD), a large group...

Nigerian English words added to Oxford English Dictionary

The most recent linguistic update of the Oxford English Dictionary has expanded their record to include a number of Nigerian English words. According to...

Physics Department hosts Stargazing Night

On 25th January, the University Physics Department held a special stargazing night at the Denys Wilkinson Building on Keble Road. Running from 2 PM...

Research England funds Oxford Creative Destruction Lab

The Creative Destructive Lab (CDL), a new business centre which opened in the Saïd Business School, will be funded by Research England and promises...

Council strengthens focus on private housing

Oxford City Council is planning “the largest change to rules around private rented accommodation in Oxford for a decade,'' as it seeks to improve...

Pro-EU candlelit vigil held on Brexit Day

A ‘Proud to be European’ event will be held by pro-European Oxford groups this Friday, to mark the date of the UK’s exit from...

Cherwell profiles the Labour leadership candidates

Following December’s devastating election defeat, Jeremy Corbyn has announced his resignation and the leadership race to replace him has begun in earnest. The current candidates...

Rebecca Long-Bailey on aspiration and going “further” left

I meet Rebecca Long-Bailey in her latest makeshift office, a slightly grubby kitchen in Blackbird Leys Community Centre, one of the poorest areas of...

Oxford City Council says “no” to nuclear weapons

Oxford City Council has called on the British Government to sign the International Treaty to Prohibit Nuclear Weapons (TPNW). The resolution, proposed by Councillor John Tanner, was agreed...

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University of Oxford paid private firm for ‘intelligence’ on student protest

Nuffield JCR condemns invite to controversial Israeli philosopher

Oxford-led study develops ‘SimCells’ to target antimicrobial resistance

Twelve Oxford colleges do not pay all staff the Oxford Living Wage

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