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Oxford University to make changes to consent training modules

The University of Oxford has reported that 38% of new students completed its online consent training in the 2024-25 academic year, according to the latest Student Welfare and Support Services (SWSS) report.

Oxford MP takes Ultimate Picture Palace Campaign to Parliament

The MP for Oxford East, Dame Anneliese Dodds, raised the ongoing campaign to save the Ultimate Picture Palace (UPP) on Jeune Street in parliament last Monday, urging the government to “go further” to protect “community assets like the UPP”.  

Trade unions and students rally in Oxford to mark General Strike centenary

The march commemorated the anniversary of the 1926 General Strike. Those attending included the Oxford and District Trade Union Council, the University and College Union and students, including a group from the Oxford Labour Club.

Oxford Mutual Aid re-opens after month-long closure

Oxford Mutual Aid (OMA) has reopened after a month-long closure due to “emergency repairs” at the hall they operate out of, which the charity described as “the longest closure period OMA has ever seen”.

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

NUS Vice-President filmed plotting to oust Malia Bouattia

Hidden camera footage from Al-Jazeera allegedly depicts the senior NUS officer plotting against its President

Wadham “making every effort” after squatters appeal for use of temporary homeless shelter

College says it is considering allowing its Iffley Road building to be used by activists, despite safety concerns

Oxford Vice-Chancellor is third highest paid in UK

Oxford's Vice Chancellor falls from first to third highest earning VC at Russell Group universities, despite a one per cent pay rise

Professor Stephen Hawking to give lecture on black holes

Professor Stephen Hawking, the celebrated physicist and cosmologist, is to give a free public lecture on black holes at the Oxford University Mathematics Institute...

Driverless pods could be the solution for Oxford

Driverless ‘pods’ developed by Oxford University could be the solution to transportation issues in the city

Oxford Chancellor criticises “ham-fisted” Higher Education bill

Lord Patten joins House of Lords revolt over bill which opponents claim risks the “marketisation” of university sector

Retain Erasmus after Brexit, say two thirds of Brits

Polling conducted for the British Council has revealed strong support for foreign exchange programs

Oxford academics recognised in honours list

Six leading Oxford academics are to be honoured in the New Year's Honours list for 2017

Thatcher fought to protect her women-only college from admitting men

Former prime minister battled European directive forcing women-only Oxbridge colleges to employ male fellows, National Archive files reveal

Alumni philanthropy gap between UK and US universities “narrowing”

A recent study has shown British universities are nearly as dependent on alumni donations as their American counterparts

Oxford Students outspend Cambridge counterparts by thousands of pounds

Annual living costs for students at Oxford top those at Cambridge by over £4000

Jewish Society refutes claim Oxford University ‘no-go zone’ for Jewish students

Former Oxford proctor's criticism of Oxford University rejected by the University and Jewish Society

Oxford food scientist creates ‘perfect’ cheese and crackers recipe

Charles Michel claims to have perfected one of Britain’s favourite dishes with his five-layer formula

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