Tuesday 5th May 2026

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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. 
News Stanley Arlidge -

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. 
News Ilya Rosenbaum -

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. 
News Isaac Gavaghan -

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.
News Ned Remington and Hattie Simpson -
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University lecturers to strike again

University and College Union vote for industrial action over pension cuts

No affordable houses built in Oxford

Data shows that Oxford is failing to supply enough affordable accomodation

Criticism for University over delayed report on Port Meadow

Oxford University has been criticised for taking over a year to carry out an assessment into the Port Meadow development

"Transphobic" zine article leads to Magdalen resignation

After the St John's Gender Equality Festival committee apologised for the inclusion of a controversial article in zine, the writer has resigned as Magdalen JCR LGBTQ rep

Union Secretary resigns

Dom Merchant, Secretary of the Oxford Union Society, has resigned over health concerns

Morgan Freeman to speak at the Oxford Union

The 77 year old Shawshank star will be here on Tuesday of 5th week

Oriel head porter resigns to stand as MP for UKIP

Dicky Bird resigns in order to run as a UKIP MP for Banbury in next year’s General Election

Exeter appeals for return of boycott cartoon  

A cartoon created during Hilary's hall boycott was stolen and replaced with a newspaper page on 26th September

Pupils to start at 10am thanks to Oxford research

Study will investigate whether a late start impacts pupils’ exam results

Oxford tour guide hopping mad at City Council

Mad Hatter claims that Oxford City Council is corrupt and biased against independent tour guides

Old members out of order at Keble bop

Keble officials react to complaints about inappropriate and sexist behaviour at Entz event

Activists’ conference deemed success despite eviction

“House of the Commons” conference continues after activists forced to leave Old Power Station

Confusion at OUSU over Free Education vote

OUSU Council commits £200 to subsidise transportation to London Free Education demonstration

The week ahead — 1st Week preview

Cherwell looks at a selection of events happening in Oxford during 1st week (12th October to 18th October inclusive)

Controversy over Christ Church GCR consent workshop comments

Comments made in a newsletter to graduate students at Christ Church have been criticized for trivialising consent workshops

Attacker to stand trial for nightclub assault

A man who sexually assaulted and punched an Oxford student in March has been released on bail

Consent top of OUSU’s agenda for freshers’ week

Student response is mixed as OUSU orders 2000 'Got Consent?' condoms

Hamilton: visa controls ‘harmful’

VC criticizes the effect of new immigration policy on international students

Activists occupy University buildings

Squatters have occupied the Old Power Station in Osney in order to hold a housing 'conference'

Parish Councillor and Old Oxonian faces legal action

PinkNews await response from Julia Gasper’s solicitors after she lashes out at “queer mafia”
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