Tuesday 7th April 2026

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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. 

Timothée Chalamet appointed Visiting Professor of the Arts

The French-American actor Timothée Chalamet has been appointed Visiting Professor of the Arts for...

No evidence of Oxford discrimination, says former admissions chief

Cherwell analysis has shown that more pupils from Westminster school made it into Oxford in 2017 than black British students

Colleges under pressure after flooding damage

Heavy rain caused the guttering at Wadham to overflow, which left the top of the library, the MCR, and five student bedrooms affected.

Wadham SU will fund students’ travel to Gender Identity clinics

The SU will be providing £150 per term for students to travel to Gender Identity Clinics

Univ JCR votes against motion to limit ‘reckless’ spending

A member of the JCR executive explained: “The point [of the motion] is making people aware that they have responsibility when they get specific allocations from the JCR."

Quarter of JCRs have transgender rep

Queen’s College is the latest college to introduce the position

Oxford SU meeting disrupted by anti-abortion protester

The disruption occurred as the SU was in the process of renewing its pro-choice policy

Catz introduces committee expansion rep

The proposer of the motion noted that his aim was for every JCR member to become part of the committee

Universities minister repeats call for ‘sanctions’ over access data

Oxford accepted fewer applications from poor neighbourhoods this year than any other mainstream institution

BAME JCR presidents recreate Bullingdon photo

"Oxford is no longer just for a white elite. It’s for everyone.”

Uni ‘encouraged’ by Home Office’s commitment to review overseas student policy

Sajid Javid said that he would “like to look at again” the policy that includes international students within the government’s drive to reduce net migration into the UK

Pedestrian hit by bus on High Street

The woman was rushed to John Radcliffe Hospital in a serious condition

Oxford beats Cambridge in QS uni rankings

Oxford and Cambridge have swapped positions in the rankings this year, with Oxford rising from 6th place to 5th and Cambridge dropping from 5th to 6th

St John’s JCR declares war on LMH

The motion retaliates against LMH's declaration of war on Sweden

‘IT glitch’ means Clinton talk sells out before tickets go on sale

The tickets were due to be released at 9am today

Music finalists raise concerns over ‘illegible’ exam paper

The Faculty has been criticised for its "unacceptable" mistake

Oxford struggles to retain academics after Brexit vote

Chancellor Chris Patten said that universities must stand up for themselves

Ucas hits back at ‘racial profiling’ claims

They pledged to strengthen the voices of black, Asian and minority ethnic students

Hillary Clinton is coming to Oxford

The failed US presidential candidate will give the annual Romanes lecture

Hundreds turn out for Oxford Pride

The march ended at a concert with drag numbers and a choir

Revealed: Colleges’ property investments worth £1.5 billion

Colleges' holdings encompass an area bigger than the Mediterranean island of Malta

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