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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”.

Man found murdered in his home on Iffley Road

Suspect arrested following high speed police chase down the High Street

Panama Papers to have “no impact” on honorary degree

Award-winning Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar will still be awarded an honorary degree following his implication in the Panama Papers

Oxford researchers warn against new power stations

Energy companies can only go on building new coal and gas power stations for one more year if the world is to meet its...

Woodrow Wilson’s name to remain on Princeton’s buildings

Despite a campaign by students at Princeton, the university’s board of trustees has decided not to remove Woodrow Wilson’s name from the School of...

Christianity Finals papers no longer obligatory

Oxford’s Theology course has been renamed and redesigned, with students no longer obliged to study Christianity after prelims

OO admins apologise for “Purge”

Following the changes that have been made in discussion rules for the Open Oxford group supporting free speech on Facebook, admin Ash MQ published...

Shop until you really drop: Pint Shop comes to Oxford

Cambridge beer specialist Pint Shop prepares to open an Oxford pub on George Street

Open Oxford goes into meltdown

Created as an online space for members of the University to discuss their views of sensitive or controversial issues, Open Oxford now faces difficulties...

University announces new college

Largely the conception of a wealthy donor, the college will be the home for students with 'special talents'

Oxford Muslim leaders condemn Lahore attacks

The leaders of Oxford's Muslim community respond to the Easter bombings in Pakistan

Oxford least affordable city in the UK

Lloyd's ranks Oxford at the top of their list of the most expensive cities in England

Blavatnik School and Cabinet Office partner up

The Blavatnik School of Government and UK Cabinet Office have announced a new plan to try to improve social outcomes

Mass brawl on Broad Street

Police cordon off Broad Street following serious injury to one of the people involved in the brawl

Oxford first for humanities in latest global rankings

The University maintains its high standards in the humanities according to the latest QS global ranking by subject

Oxford-Cambridge rail link reaches next stage

The government is backing the reopening of a direct rail link between the two cities

St Hilda’s choose architect for extension project

The college has announced the designation of London studio Gort Scott for its Cowley Place extension

NUS motion against gay men’s rep

The National Union of Students has questioned the need for LGBTQ+ gay men's reps as well as the appropriate usage of safe spaces

Students march to protest Donald Trump

Hundreds of students have expressed interest in a march on May 1 protesting Donald Trump's candidacy for President of the United States

Oxford fourth for student experience

Oxford rises one place in the Times Higher Education Student Experience rankings

Vincent’s Club ends gender exclusivity

The 153-year-old sports club for Oxford Blues voted last week to remove the word 'male' from its constitution

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