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Physics teaching to relocate amid asbestos concerns

The University of Oxford is relocating its undergraduate physics practical teaching from the Denys Wilkinson Building amid concerns about the presence of asbestos at the ageing site.

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Oxford and Ohio Universities receive £9.24 million in funding for research into rare blood cancers

The Oxford-Harrington Rare Disease Centre has received a share of a £9.24 million investment for their research into chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL).

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Sexual harassment more widespread at selective universities

Research recently published as part of the 2025 Office for Students (OFS) sexual misconduct survey has found that sexual harassment is nearly twice as common at more selective universities.

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Oxford reviews policies following EHRC transgender guidance changes

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) published its updated draft Code of Practice on Thursday, 21st May, prompting responses from across the University over the potential impact on transgender students and staff.

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Diane Abbott criticises University disciplinary process for pro-Palestine sit-in

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New NHS hub in North Oxford

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Land purchase approved for Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme

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University College building evacuated after fire

A University College building was evacuated last night (28th May), with a fire engine and an Oxford University Student Security Services van posted on...

Bodleian storage facilities to undergo major expansion

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Cycling group calls for blanket 20mph speed limits across Oxford

An Oxford-based cycling charity is calling for 20mph speed limits on all Oxford roads by 2029. The charity, Cyclox, announced their “agenda for change”...

Exam conditions to change for languages students mid-course, AI blamed

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Chimpanzee study sheds light on evolutionary origins of healthcare

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Inclusive music venue set to open on Little Clarendon Street

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

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Somerville first college to speak out since Supreme Court trans ruling

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Oxford department launches programme offering ‘exclusive Oxford experience’

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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

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

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‘My Oxford Year’ release date announced

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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...

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Physics teaching to relocate amid asbestos concerns

Oxford and Ohio Universities receive £9.24 million in funding for research into rare blood cancers

Sexual harassment more widespread at selective universities

Oxford reviews policies following EHRC transgender guidance changes

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