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Chewe Munkonge due to become Oxford’s first Black Lord Mayor

Councillor Chewe Munkonge has been announced as Oxford’s next Lord Mayor, becoming the first Black person to hold the city’s highest civic office. The nomination was confirmed at a...

Ellison Institute of Technology unveils designs for Oxford Science Park

New designs for buildings in Oxford Science Park were revealed last month, drafted by...

University of Oxford ranked as top ten UK employer in new national survey

The University of Oxford has ranked seventh in a Financial Times (FT) and Statista survey of the UK’s top employers, placing above companies like Google and Adidas, as well as the University of Glasgow and Loughborough University.

‘Emergency Brake’ on student visas leaves Oxford students facing uncertainty

Students at the University of Oxford are facing uncertainty after the UK government imposed an “emergency brake” on new study visas for nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan.

Union Librarian Resigns

Kostas Chryssanthopoulos offered his resignation this evening after storming out of Thursday's debate in protest against the Union President Ben Sullivan

Full speech: Union Librarian before walkout

Full speech of the Oxford Union Librarian, Kostas Chryssanthopoulos, before walking out in protest at an Oxford Union debate

Union Librarian walks out of debate

Turmoil engulfs the Oxford Union Society as the Librarian Kostas Chryssanthopoulos speaks out against the President

Wadham fail to declare war on Trinity

A motion to declare 'war' on Trinity failed to pass through Wadham's SU committee

Proposals for new Westgate centre released

The plans for the re-development of the Westgate centre, expected to cost around 400m, have been released

University Chancellor criticised for neglecting BBC

Lord Patten has been accused of not being able to do his job at the BBC because of being Chancellor of Oxford, and his five other paid jobs

Vice Chancellor second highest paid in UK

Oxford University’s Vice Chancellor earns the second highest salary for his job in the country

Oxford Morris dancers reject racism accusations

Morris dancers reject the accusations that their painted faces are associated with racism

Oxford technology used to make rubbish into jet fuel

Technology created by Oxford University will be used to convert landfill waste into jet fuel

OUSU cleaners receive living wage

New pay rate comes into effect, granting the living wage to OUSU cleaners

University a "misguided dictatorship"

Tutor uses an article in the staff Oxford Magazine to criticise the University’s central administration

Solution to flooding being put in place

The first contribution to the £125m project to build a flood relief channel in Oxford has been made by the Thames Regional Flood and Coastal Committee

Queen of Spain visits Oxford

Queen Sofia attends a Colloquium and a formal meal at Exeter College

OUSU votes to cancel “inadequate” Safety Bus service

OUSU Council has decided to end Oxford’s involvement in the long-running welfare scheme

Hertford alarmed by electrical fault

Hertford College left students with ringing in their ears after the fire alarm sounded continuously for almost two hours on Sunday night, due to an electrical fault

OUSU holds husting of City Council candidates

Prospective candidates for City Council debate at Magdalen College Auditorium

Union take back decision to cover President’s legal fees

Standing Committee vote to withdraw a motion to pay for Ben Sullivan's £1,200 legal expenses amidst concerns over Union Rules

Univ 2015 Ball Cancelled

The University College ball, supposed to take place in 2015, has been cancelled due to college renovations

Oxford Union Standing Committee member resigns

Katherine Connolly, a senior member of the Union's governing body submitted her resignation on Monday afternoon, citing an 'untenable' work environment

Former Student runs Marathon to raise money for depression

A former Oxford student has run the London Marathon in order to raise awareness of depression- a condition she suffered from throughout her life and time at Oxford

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