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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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St Anne’s conducts review of college investments

For the first time in over 20 years, St Anne’s College is undertaking a full review of its investments. Having begun the review last year, the college...

Oxford Council aims for net-zero emissions in 2020

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Malala signs UN open letter

Malala Yousafzai, a third-year PPE student at Lady Margaret Hall, is one of the 20 global activists to sign an “unprecedented” open letter. The letter was launched as...

Oxford Iranian society holds vigil for plane crash victims

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Bodyguards for TERF professor

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Merton College to host “homophobic” RZIM conference for third time

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St Hilda’s abolishes chapel in favour of multi-faith space

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Universities need to close the access gap

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CLIMATE PROTESTERS CONTINUE TO OCCUPY ST JOHN’S QUAD

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Coronavirus: what we know

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Balliol divests from fossil fuels

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Sainsbury’s ‘IT’ display causes controversy

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Oxford City player joins Love Island

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St Anne’s and Christ Church launch Aim for Oxford scheme in the North-East

St Anne’s launched its “new sustained outreach program” Aim for Oxford alongside Christ Church on Saturday. The scheme is aimed at emboldening students attending...

Monty Python star and Oxford alumnus Terry Jones dies

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New Oxford study identifies main suicide risk factors

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Oxford increases bond sale to £1bn

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Oxford Academics win prestigious Blavatnik Awards

The Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists have recently announced this years’ winners, with Oxford University Professors Timothy Behrens and Elanor Stride recognised for their...

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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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