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Oxford partnership allows OpenAI to use rare Bodleian texts to train ChatGPT

A pilot project, launched in 2025, allows OpenAI to use obscure Bodleian library material, including a collection of Tudor ballads, to train its models, as shown in documents seen by Cherwell.

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Oxford falls to lowest ever spot in The Times UK University Guide 2027

The University of Oxford has placed fifth in The Times’s 2027 UK university rankings, falling from joint fourth with the University of Cambridge last year. This marks Oxford’s lowest ranking in the guide’s 33 year history and only the second time the University has not been in the top three.

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Protest held outside Town Hall over sale of Council-owned building to St Peter’s

A protest took place today outside Oxford Town Hall against Oxford City Council’s plan to sell 11 New Road to St Peter’s College, which would convert most of the building into student housing.

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Oxford Reform Society registers for Michaelmas

The University of Oxford has a Reform UK society for the first time, after...

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Heretical text of Jesus’ brother found in Oxford

The original manuscript was found in the Sackler Library

Christ Church students protest early bop shut down

The JCR was closed before midnight following a fire alarm

Oxford SU: University should offer free student bike repair

The University currently only offers free repairs to staff

Oxford falls in global employability rankings

Brexit blamed for dramatic drop in rankings

Oxford to launch first ever bond

The University is looking to raise at least £250 million

Oxford revokes Aung San Suu Kyi’s ‘freedom of the city’

The decision was unanimously agreed by councillors

Sensitive data stolen from exclusive Oxbridge club

The society has warned its 5000 members about 'suspicious activity'

Corpus votes to rename room named after alleged sex offender

The JCR president will now lobby college authorities to implement the motion

Somerville votes against gender neutral toilets

Some expressed concern that women would feel uncomfortable using mixed facilities

Gui Cavalcanti wins Trinity 2018 Union presidency

This is the fifth term running the position has been uncontested

Mansfield up in arms over ‘ostentatious’ New College building plans

Mansfield students express anger at New's College's plans to build an 'imposing' accommodation block overlooking Mansfield

Twelve private schools gain more Oxford offers than the north

Privileged elite continue to dominate Oxbridge admissions

John’s votes against new officer to defend freedom of speech

The motion passed narrowly at its first reading two weeks ago, but failed to pass at a JCR meeting on Sunday.

University trawled sensitive data to drive donations

The records of almost 200,000 Oxford alumni have been inspected since August 2007.

Public schoolboys dominate Union election

21 of the 30 officers running in Friday’s elections attended fee-paying schools, Cherwell analysis has found.

Calls for Oxford mental health reform after student suicide

The mother of Andrew Kirkman, a Balliol student who took his life in 2013, believes the University's mental health services are flawed

Revealed: how a private school elite still dominates Oxford’s student life

Most JCR presidents and Oxford Union officials attended fee paying schools, Cherwell investigation finds

Oxford 54th in university league table… for ethical performance

Oxford criticised over ethical investment policy and ties with fossil fuel industry

Hooliganism overshadows Oxford’s win over Brookes

Last night's football match between the Oxford Men's Blues and Oxford Brookes ended in a pitch-side brawl

Univ to end Oxford ‘spotty neek’ stereotype by introducing skincare reps

JCR votes to appoint 'skincare reps'

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