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‘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 the same name, the film...

University of Oxford reveals UN Climate Summit programme

The University of Oxford and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for...

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

Tom Fletcher, the former Principal of Hertford College, addressed the United Nations (UN) Security...

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...

Revealed: Rowers in row with houseboat owners

Rowers claim to endure homophobic abuse, broken boats and thrown eggs at hands of houseboat owners

Applicants of colour still less likely to receive an Oxford offer

Just 45 black applicants were offered a place at Oxford University in 2016

‘Rhodes Must Fall’ campaigners become Rhodes scholars

Two Cape Town University campaigners have been awarded Rhodes scholarships at Oxford

Oxford students join Women’s March against Trump

Around 100 Oxford students and residents travelled to London to protest against Trump and in defense of women's rights

J-Soc condemns decision to clear OULC members of anti-semitism

Two members of Oxford University Labour Club will face no action despite reports of “cultural problem” towards Jewish students

Wadham rejection letter goes viral

Exclusive: Tutor who interviewed applicant praises “spirited response to disappointment”

Exclusive: reports debunked, Varsity confirmed to go ahead

The Daily Mail had previously reported that the match was set to be cancelled

Protesters gather in Oxford against Trump’s inauguration

On Friday 20 January demonstrators assembled outside the Carfax tower in Oxford to protest the inauguration of the new President of the United States,...

OUSU condemn Trump presidency

On Wednesday evening, the Oxford University Students’ Union (OUSU) council voted to oppose the policy platform of President-Elect Donald Trump. The motion to oppose President-...

Breaking: Woman killed in “chemical incident” on Magdalen Road

A woman has been killed in a house on Magdalen Road in what Thames Valley Police are describing as a "fear for welfare" which...

Motion condemning NUS Vice President withdrawn from OUSU council after “conspiracy” claims

A motion put to Wednesday’s OUSU council to condemn Richard Brooks, the NUS Vice-President at the centre of an alleged plot to oust its...

Oxford future research hangs in balance after May’s Brexit speech

Theresa May suggests that the UK will “welcome” academic collaboration with Europe—but does little to allay academics’ fears

Exclusive: Squatters set to stay

“Strong indications” court will rule in favour of Iffley squatters remaining in temporary homeless shelter

Hertford accidentally distributes rejection letters

An email attachment was circulated containing the details of all unsuccessful applicants

Protesters gather outside court to battle Iffley Open House eviction

Around 50 demonstrators gathered outside Oxford Crown Court this morning to protest an eviction order against a group of squatters currently using a building...

Going to the pub is good for you, say Oxford researchers

New study claims evenings spent at a ‘local’ pub improve wellbeing and social interaction

Residents’ anger over Bullingdon “seven-day drinking culture”

Students blamed for “being sick and smashing bottles”

HE Bill defeated in Lords after peers react to “marketisation” reform fears

Senior Oxford figures criticise bill which would “make standards the servant of commerce”

Students fight legal action to remove squatters from Wadham building

Leaseholders of the ground floor of the building serve Iffley Open House with an eviction order, whilst Wadham raises safety concerns

Oxford finalists join rebellion against National Student Survey

OUSU and Oxford college JCRs are supporting the NUS boycott recommendation