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Christ Church proposes 2,500 home development in West Oxfordshire

Proposals for a 2,500-home development in West Oxfordshire have been submitted by Christ Church College, in collaboration with UK construction company Bloor Homes.

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Oxford and UNESCO launch a free global course on AI and Rule of Law

The University of Oxford has paired up with UNESCO to launch a free global course titled “AI, Justice, and Rule of Law”. The Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) will teach those in legal settings to navigate the ethical, legal, and human rights challenges of AI.

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£26 million in visiting student tuition fees: Inside the finances of Oxford’s visiting student programme

Across the twelve colleges that disclosed figures, the total income from visiting student tuition fees from 2021 to 2025 amounted to £26,474,583.

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Tommy Robinson Union invite sparks controversy across University

The Oxford Union has invited Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, who identifies as Tommy Robinson, to speak at a Week 5 debate on the motion ‘This house believes the West is right to be suspicious of Islam’. The invitation has generated backlash from University societies, senior Union officials, and Stand Up to Racism UK.

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“It is not my intention to resign”: Oxford Union president addresses crowd following indicative no confidence motion

CW: Sexual assault and rape Oxford Union president Anita Okunde insisted she had no plans to resign in her first public statement since an indicative...

Somerville first college to speak out since Supreme Court trans ruling

Somerville College affirmed its solidarity with trans students in a statement today. The intervention makes Somerville the first Oxford college to react publicly to the...

Oxford department launches programme offering ‘exclusive Oxford experience’

Oxford University’s Department of Politics and International Relations (DPIR) has launched a new Geopolitical Risk Programme, offering an “exclusive Oxford experience” for its attendants...

The Oxford Union believes that the right to die is a human right

On Thursday night, the Oxford Union debated the motion “This House Believes the Right to Die is a Human Right”. It was carried by...

‘Stop the hate’: Anti-racist demonstrators in counter-protest against ‘Great British National Strike’

A protest by Oxford Stand Up to Racism (OSUTR) assembled in front of Carfax tower at 11am this morning in opposition to a ‘Great...

Indicative no confidence motion passed against Oxford Union President

The Oxford Union’s Standing Committee (TSC) has passed an indicative motion of no confidence in the President, Anita Okunde. In a meeting on Saturday...

£8.4 million gift to establish new Oxford Professorship and Centre for Global Primary Care

An £8.4 million gift will enable Oxford University's Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences to expand its work in global primary care with...

‘My Oxford Year’ release date announced

Netflix has confirmed the release date for the project it filmed in Oxford last year, My Oxford Year. Adapted from Julia Whelan’s book of...

University of Oxford reveals UN Climate Summit programme

The University of Oxford and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) have announced the official programme and list...

Former Hertford Principal urges action “to prevent genocide” in Gaza

Tom Fletcher, the former Principal of Hertford College, addressed the United Nations (UN) Security Council on 13th May. In his new role as Under-Secretary-General...

Oxford study to examine brain injuries in young athletes

Oxford University’s Biomedical Engineering department is recruiting volunteers to participate in a two-year study exploring the impact of head injuries to the developing brains...

Town and Gown charity races set to raise £300k

The Bidwells Oxford 10k charity race is set to raise £300,000 for Muscular Dystrophy UK. 6,600 people took part in the annual “Town and...

What the UK-EU deal means for students

The UK and the European Union have reached a new agreement setting out post-Brexit relations on areas including fishing rights, trade and defence. For...

Oxford Union believes that Trump has gone too far

The Oxford Union last night debated the motion “This House Believes Trump has gone too far,” featuring controversial American conservative activist Charlie Kirk on...

Charlie Kirk questioned on trans rights, abortion, and Red Pill media at the Oxford Union

Controversial American conservative activist Charlie Kirk appeared at the Oxford Union on Tuesday afternoon, speaking on issues ranging from abortion to the influence of...

Over 10% of Oxford offers come from just 14 schools

Many schools across the country dream of sending just one student to Oxford. For some, though, it’s an expectation. The image of Oxford as a...

Exclusive: University spent over £360,000 in pro-Palestine protest clean-ups

Oxford University has incurred over £360,000 in costs as a result of pro-Palestine protests and OA4P encampments, according to figures recently obtained by Cherwell...

Pro-Palestine encampment established outside Magdalen

As of Sunday morning, the encampment has since disbanded, having relocated to the Angel and Greyhound Meadow. Fences have been constructed around Magdalen College,...

Ukrainian energy delegation meets with Christ Church academics

A delegation from the Ukrainian government visited Christ Church on Friday 25th April to discuss the country’s energy infrastructure and to meet Ukrainian students...

SU postpones Part-Time Officer elections

Oxford SU has postponed its elections for the part-time officer roles created under its Transformation Plan, according to a statement released this morning. They...

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