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Extinction Rebellion protests the opening of Barclays on Cornmarket Street

Extinction Rebellion Oxford (XR Oxford) organised a protest in front of Barclays Bank on Cornmarket Street on its first day of opening. The demonstrators called on Jesus College, who...
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Oxford and Cambridge receive £6.25 million joint donation to improve STEM access

Oxford University has received £6.25 million to improve access to STEM degrees in a...
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Students frustrated over filming at Brasenose College during exam season

Students at Brasenose College expressed their frustration last week after scenes for a forthcoming...
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Hertford College faces student criticism for limiting display of Pride flag

Hertford College is facing backlash from students following a request that the Middle Common...
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Professor of Poetry Simon Armitage named next Poet Laureate

Simon Armitage, the current Oxford Professor of Poetry, has been named the next UK Poet Laureate.

Oxford says “No!” to Katie Hopkins

Student arrested as Union invitation to far-right media figure sparks protest.

Shadow Minister withdraws from Union debate over Hopkins’ participation

According to an email sent to Katie Hopkins by The Guardian and shared by Hopkins' on social media, the politician has withdrawn from the debate because of Hopkins’ participation.

BREAKING: Union boycott campaign to organise protest against Katie Hopkins

The organisers accused the Union’s leadership of “attempting to use the dangerous rise of fascist and far right movements around the world to gain publicity and further their own careers.

Boycott campaign: Union using far-right to “further their own careers”

“We do not see fascism as a spectacle to be exploited for the amusement of the Union’s elite membership,” the letter states.

“Isolated” Union Secretary resigns

The departure comes amidst rumours of tense relationships between committee members and that Harvey had been the subject of bullying, according to sources close to the ex-secretary. The position will be filled by Standing Committee member Spencer Cohen.

Living Wage scheme launches with only Campion Hall on board

Oxford was recently classed the least affordable city in the UK, with average weekly rental prices at £121.15, much higher than the national average of £87.68.

Scholarship launched to help “break down barriers” for Muslim students

The scholarship is open to UK Muslim students facing financial hardship

Vigil for Sri Lanka held at University Church

About forty people, including members of the University’s Sri Lankan Society, attended the Candlelit Vigil at St Mary’s on Sunday.

Wheelchair user criticises Christ Church over meadow accessibility

A wheelchair user has criticised the lack of disabled access to Christ Church Meadow after he was unable to leave through a turnstile gate onto Rose Lane.

Interview: Vince Cable

Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Vince Cable, took on party leadership after being re-elected to Twickenham in the 2017 snap election, having previously lost his seat...

Former Nuffield fellow Noah Carl expelled from Cambridge

The investigation found that "Dr Carl had collaborated with a number of individuals who were known to hold extremist views"

Campaign launched urging Oxford students to register to vote

The college with the most voters registered will win a cash prize for their JCR.

Oxford to hold citizens’ assembly on climate change

The assembly, which will meet for the first time in September, will involve a randomly-selected representative sample of Oxford citizens. It will help consider new carbon targets and additional measures to reduce emissions.

When Layla met Greta

Layla Moran, MP for Oxford West and Abingdon, met this week with climate activist Greta Thunberg during the Swedish campaigner’s visit to Parliament. Speaking...

Petition to revoke Sultan of Brunei’s honorary degree receives over 117,000 signatures

A change.org petition demanding that Oxford University to rescind the Sultan of Brunei’s honorary degree has received over 117,000 signatures. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah was awarded an...

BREAKING: Climate activist glues himself to Darwin statue in Natural History Museum

The activist was allegedly able to recite a poem for the onlookers before being removed from the statue by security guards, and detained by police outside the museum.

Mass surveillance could save us from extinction, claims Professor

Bostrom argued that humanity’s demise is likely to be at the hands of a technology of our own design, and to counter this we may require global mass surveillance.

Union suspends member for Nazi salute

The accused member claimed that their goose-stepping was a “cultural exploration” of military practices.

Protest planned against University’s animal testing

The event today coincides with the 40th World Day for Animals in Laboratories.
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