Wednesday 6th May 2026

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Union President-Elect found guilty of electoral fraud by Tribunal

Catherine Xu, the Oxford Union’s President-Elect for Michaelmas 2026, has been permanently barred from holding office at the Society after an Election Tribunal found that she orchestrated a scheme to impersonate legitimate voters at the Hilary Term 2026 election.

Honorary Degree recipients announced for 2026

The University of Oxford has announced its 2026 honorary degree recipients, with seven individuals to be conferred with degrees at the Encaenia ceremony on 24th June. 

Oxford research changes scientists’ understanding of the development of complex life

A collaborative study by researchers from the University of Oxford’s Museum of Natural History and Oxford’s Department of Earth Science, alongside experts from Yunnan University in China, has shown that complex animal life developed earlier than previously thought. 

University announces new Centre for Korean Studies at Schwarzman Centre opening

The University of Oxford announced plans to establish the Oxford Centre for Korean Studies, at the official opening of the Schwarzman Centre over the weekend. 

OUSU 2015 election: results in full

Full breakdown of OUSU election results by candidate, courtesy of OUSU

The Long Campaign: the experience of an OUSU candidate

As polls close one OUSU candidate looks back at the past week of campaigning

Jack Hampton wins OUSU Presidency

Cherwell brings you live coverage of OUSU's 2015 elections

Farage, Clegg & Barroso at EU debate

On Monday 23rd November, leading figures will take part in an Oxford Union debate on EU membership

Ceramic poppies at Christ Church

Dramatic display memorialises college's war dead

Oriel liberation referendum fails

JCR vote to create a new BME Officer, Women's Officer and Disabilities Officer does not achieve required two-thirds majority.

Year Abroad students asked to confirm they are safe

Following last night’s attacks in Paris, Oxford Year Abroad students are asked to email the Modern Languages Faculty

Tuition fee rise for top universities planned by government

The Conservative government has announced plans to increase tuition fees for top universities

Freshers’ Fair charges face criticism

OUSU Council condemns the University’s “excessive” costs

Somerville fights gender binaries

JCR passes provisional motion to replace ‘he’/’she’ with ‘they’

Emirates in data lab partnership

Government of UAE's arirline to fund Oxford research

‘Joke’ motion takes Merton north

Merton JCR has voted to affiliate themselves with Sheffield SU

Blavatnik donation lambasted

University faces renewed criticism after oligarch donations

Cameron in ‘hypocritical’ Oxfordshire County Council letter

Prime minister branded hypocrite after penning letter to council leader protesting drastic cuts to public services

Oriel liberation officers referendum saga continues

Vote on the creation of three major JCR liberation group officers postponed

Bodleian acquires lost Shelley poem

University buys Shelley poem lost for more than 200 years

Body map released by University

Map reveals where humans are most comfortable being touched

Christ Church JCR to hold referendum on Meat-Free Mondays

JCR resolves in General Meeting to vote on whether it should re-introduce the policy in its meal plan

Mansfield retroactively raises formal prices for students

Student anger leads to negotiations with College and a referral of the case to Trading Standards

Ruskin DIY completes studios

Students go weeks without studios, help in completion of building

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