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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.

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.

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. 

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...

Homeless community speaks out against ‘spiteful’ armrests on benches

This weekend two extra armrests were drilled onto an Oxford bench on Woodstock road to stop people from lying down.  A photo of the bench,...

Westgate car park blocked by school climate strikers

Striking school pupils frustrated drivers by blocking the entrance to Westgate Centre car park in a climate change protest last Friday. The Oxford Youth Strike...

Commemorative flames for 75th Holocaust Memorial Day

Oxford will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau with 75 memorial flames.  The flames will be lit as part of a service...

Council outlines new housing strategy

The Planning Inspectorate have approved Oxford City Council’s plan for the building of over 10,000 homes by 2036 to meet Oxford’s housing crisis.  The Inspectorate...

St Anne’s celebrates 100 years of women with unpaid fellowship

St Anne’s has been criticised for their creation of a non-stipendiary junior research fellowship to honour 100 years of women at the University. The...

Mertonian U-Turn: college changes its policy on trans intersectionality

Merton college has made a substantial U-Turn on its policy surrounding an upcoming discussion of “Perspectives on trans intersectionality”. On Wednesday, the College withdrew...

Resignations at Academy following Ofsted inspection

The headteacher and governors of the Oxford Academy have resigned following the publication of an Ofsted Report which rated the School ‘inadequate.’ An Interim...

University ignore tribunal ruling on “discriminatory” retirement policy

Oxford University has this week announced that it intends to continue enforcing a retirement policy which was ruled “highly discriminatory” by an employment tribunal...

Dons throw toys from pram

Senior figures in Oxford admissions have criticised the University’s attempts to broaden access, alleging their efforts represent discrimination against candidates from more affluent backgrounds...

Cyber security breached at St Cross

St Cross College experienced a cyber attack on Wednesday, resulting in a loss of internet across the college. Students were alerted to the situation...

Extinction Rebellion protest at farming conference in Exam Schools

Extinction Rebellion has taken up a picket outside Oxford’s Examination Schools this month to protest the Oxford Farming Conference. Environmentalists gathered outside the building...

in Full: Oxford University announces new BAME data

Oxford University have announced their 2019 BAME undergraduate intake statistics. The 2019 intake of students from Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds was more...

Magdalen and Worcester announce access progress

Both Magdalen College and Worcester College have announced marked improvements in the number of offers made and places taken up by students from underrepresented...

White Rabbit accused of xenophobia

A Welsh student studying at Oxford has accused staff at the White Rabbit of xenophobia. The student alleges that staff refused to serve him after...

Centrepiece of Council’s homelessness strategy opens on Floyds Row

A new £1.9m homeless shelter has been opened on Floyds Row, becoming the centre of Oxford City Council’s plans to assist people experiencing homelessness...

Green Party attacks City Council’s climate commitment

The Green Party have alleged that Oxford City Council has misrepresented its financial commitment to combating the climate crisis. Last month the Council announced...

Social club to be replaced by affordable housing

Oxford City Council’s team decided the fate of Barton Royal British Legion Club on the 15th of January. The club on Edgecombe Road is...

Oxford Climate Society kick-start ‘Climate in the Curriculum’ campaign

Oxford Climate Society (OCS) have intensified their push for the University to mandatorily put climate on the curriculum, stepping up interactions with the University...

Sir Ernest Ryder elected master of Pembroke College

Pembroke has announced that the Rt Hon Sir Ernest Ryder will be the next Master of the college, taking over from Dame Lynne Brindley...

Oxford to launch UK’s first zero emissions zone in December

Oxford is expected to launch the UK’s first Zero Emissions Zone in the North-West of the city this December. Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire...

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