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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. 

Student societies condemn reports of Oxford Union invite to Tommy Robinson

Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, who self-identifies as Tommy Robinson, has reportedly been invited to speak at the Union's Week 5 debate on Islam.

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”.  

OUSU elects first ever Trans Officer

OUSU has elected their first Trans Officer in history

OUP makes textbook error

Ukrainian Embassy criticises Oxford University Press for stating Crimea is a "Russian exclave"

Tutors and students to teach refugees through OXPAND

Christ Church, Merton and St John’s are each welcoming one Syrian academic, with other colleges anticipated to follow suit

Westgate to re-open in 2017

Westgate Shopping Centre will shut in April for redevelopment

OUSU slate encourages open applications

Eden Tanner to run for President, taking slate applications

Pembroke JCR turns beer into blood

Common Room passes £200 motion to offer a “pint for a pint”

OUSU oppose cuts to student grants

Motion passed at Council to mandate opposition to grant cuts

Police seize 150 copies of No Offence magazine

150 copies of controversial student publication confiscated by authorities outside Freshers' Fair

OUSU opposes cuts to student grants

Motion passes at Council to mandate opposition to grant cuts

Poaching and periods: in praise of silicon

Beth Potter extols on the surprisingly important role silicon plays in her day-to-day existence

Entz threat sobers Catz students

Multiple students overindulge as Dean issues warning to JCR

Cambridge Union’s Julian Assange invitation sparks outrage

A referendum has been called and the Cambridge Union Women’s Officer has resigned, having been left unconsulted

Tinie Tempah to headline Varsity Trip 2015

Cherwell reveals the headline act for this year's ski trip

Annie Teriba to resign all political posts

Anti-racism campaigner will step down from all positions after admitting to a non-consensual sex act

Oxford University best in Europe

The University of Oxford ranked second in the world

Protests over new NHS contracts

Anger in Oxford over “unsafe” junior doctor terms

Football fans in city centre disorder

Several arrests made prior to Oxford-Swindon derby

St John’s lost in a hedge-row

John’s faces £250k legal bill after hedge dispute

Oxford receives £200m EIB loan

European Investment Bank loans largest ever sum to University

Oxford University Hospitals granted foundation trust status

Four hospitals in Oxford have been awarded NHS foundation trust status, a title held by only 152 hospitals across the UK

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