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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.

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.

Oxford Reform Society registers for Michaelmas

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

Finance workers strike at Oxford University Press

Finance workers are on strike at Oxford University Press (OUP) over plans to offshore jobs to India, with trade union officials warning that “before long this great British institution will exist in the UK in name only."

Oxford man arrested after 164 stolen bikes found in back garden

Thames Valley police have arrested a man suspected of handling stolen goods

Oxford University has won Europe number one for ‘unicorn’ start-ups

New research has revealed that Oxford alumni have founded eight billion dollar startups

Number of EU applicants drops after Brexit

UCAS figures show a seven per cent fall in university applications from the EU

World is facing existential risk, says Oxford University report

2017 may already present gloomy prospects for many, but a new study by Oxford scientists warns that humanity could soon be wiped out if...

Prince Albert urges Oxford students to ignore “alternative facts”

Albert II, Prince of Monaco, called on Oxford students to combat the “alternative facts” of climate change deniers, in a speech at the Union...

OUCA resignation controversy

A prospective presidential candidate for the Oxford University Conservative Association (OUCA) has resigned after claiming potential opponents feared he would transform the popular weekly...

Cole-ossal victory for OUSU Kate

Kate Cole wins OUSU Presidency by nearly 900 votes, while her slate wins 3/5 sabbatical posts

Somerville elects Baroness Royall as principal

Royall previously chaired Labour’s review into anti-Semitism at OULC

Oxford college warns students about black “intruder” who was staying in a friend’s office

Harris Manchester College emailed students and staff with a CCTV image of prominent Rhodes Must Fall Campaigner

Nexus affected by “major incident”

Oxford University's Nexus system was hit by a "major incident" this morning

Steven Woolfe MEP spotted in Bridge

The former Ukip leadership candidate attended the popular Oxford club following a debate at the Union

Protests against Trump continue in Oxford

Demonstrators gathered again around Carfax Tower this afternoon

MPs outraged as Labour takes no further action against alleged OULC anti-Semitism

At a Labour Party meeting on Monday, a group of MPs condemned the decision

Magdalen JCR backs Fairtrade

Students have voted to apply for Fairtrade accreditation of the college

Oxford unites to condemn Trump ban

Chancellor "proud of students" condemning "appalling" ban as 2,500 march on Monday and Oxford Islamic community praises display of solidarity

Mansfield JCR rejects changing Champagne and Chocolates to ‘Carlsberg & Chips’

Mansfield College last week voted on whether the college should rename its ‘Champagne and Chocolate’ (C&Cs) event ‘Carlsberg and Chips’, over “elitism” fears. The motion...

Fight for OUSU committee commences

Rival slates announce their platforms at OUSU election hustings

Wadham SU buys Iffley artwork

Wadham College Students’ Union have voted to purchase a piece of artwork produced by a former resident of Iffley Open House this week. More than...

Oxford accepts fewer state school pupils than five years ago

Data released by the Higher Education Statistics Agency reveals that state school pupils were less likely to be accepted into Oxford University in 2015 than they were five years ago

Man dies after falling into Cherwell river

A man in his 30s has died in hospital having fallen from Magdalen Bridge into Cherwell river yesterday afternoon. It is currently unclear whether...

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