Wednesday 8th April 2026

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New face-to-face centre for homelessness services to open on George Street

Oxford City Council have announced plans for a new face-to-face centre on George Street to tackle homelessness. 

New RAI donation to fund Oxford’s first US politics postgraduate course

The Rothermere American Institute (RAI) has announced a major donation to fund a new Associate Professorship in US Politics and support the launch of a specialist postgraduate course in the field.

Rachel Reeves doubles funding for Oxford-Cambridge corridor

The Chancellor has announced plans for a Greater Oxford Development Corporation and doubled funding for the "growth corridor" to £800 million.

Oxford University’s Nuffield Department of Primary Care launches International Advisory Board

The Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences has recently announced a new International Advisory Board (IAB) to provide independent advice and international perspectives to support the Department’s Strategy 2025-2030. 

Oxford hit by mumps outbreak

LMH, Brasenose, and Corpus have all acknowledged outbreaks of the disease. Cases have also been reported at Univ, Oriel, Hertford, and Queen’s.

Corpus warns students of mumps outbreak

In an email from the College Nurse and Welfare Dean, students were advised to "not attend tutorial, lectures or interact with other students for 5 days after the initial development".

Oxfordshire County Council vote ‘No confidence’ in Oxford Health

Councillors cite ‘lack of respect’ from health chiefs following no confidence vote.

Oxford marches for an end to NHS crisis

Demonstrators marched in protest against cuts and privatisation, as well as calling for pay increase to end the staffing crisis.

Oxford researchers develop AI machine to think like humans

The new architecture would let machines learn, understand and use language in a human-like way.

Union candidate dropped from slate for “colonialism is underrated” JCR motion

The controversial comment was part of a motion for a "declaration of war on St. Edmund's Hall".

Professor accuses Cambridge of anti-white racism

An Oxford Theology don has condemned Cambridge of their treatment of Jordan Peterson.

Breakdown: Oxford’s 2019 access report in full

White applicants over 40% more likely to received an offer than BME applicants

Oxford ranked third after St Andrews, in Guardian league table

Oxford's lower ranking is a result of its poor performance in affordability and graduate outcomes, where it ranked 24th nationwide.

Transcriptions for ‘illegible’ exams cost students over £30,000 since 2014

The average transcription costs over £144 at Oxford, compared to just £25 at St Andrew's.

SU Council frustrated by rep absences

The meeting was four students short of reaching a quorum, so no business could be voted on. Committee elections, a resolution to ban slates, and approval of National Union of Students affiliations were all on the agenda.

Oxford UN Women #DrawALine at Rad Cam

The #DrawALine Campaign aims to raise awareness of gender-based violence

Historian’s Oxford PhD error exposed on live radio

Fellow historian Matthew Sweet labelled Wolf’s mistake a “pretty basic error”

Cambridge appoints first black leader of an Oxbridge college

Sonita Alleyne will take over as master of Jesus College Cambridge in October.

Quarry quarrel: Villagers protest John’s construction plans

“Negative health effects on residents”, “blight on property prices” and “proximity to listed buildings” are among the numerous concerns that have been expressed by members of the Barton Residents Association.

Council fly LGBTQ+ Flag for Oxford Pride

In previous years, Conservative Councillors had reportedly stopped the flying of the flag above the Chambers.

Wadham commits to full divestment from coal and tar sands

The decision is a major victory for student campaigners, who have been pressuring colleges and the University to withdraw financial support for the fossil fuel, tobacco and arms industries.

OUCA candidate removes ‘Defeat the Cucks’ campaign page

In a video posted on the page, Simon specifically referenced a ban on “Slav Squatting” on tables at OUCA’s Port and Policy as a catalyst for his run, accusing OUCA President Ellie Flint of “oppressing our meme culture”.

Oxford gears up for Pride Festival

“While the Queer movement has accomplished so much, there is so much left to be done."

University hosts week of events highlighting diversity in STEM

The events aimed to explore the intersection between sex, gender, disability, sexuality, and race in STEM

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