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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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‘No Confidence’ motion proposed against Union President

Ben Sullivan chairs first Union event since his arrest as over 30 members sign a petition calling for a debate of 'No Confidence' next Thursday

Oxford research shows why psychopaths get ahead in business

An Oxford psychologist has shown why having psychopathic characteristics is often beneficial in high-powered careers

Balliol JCR urges College to get Living Wage accreditation

The Balliol JCR has passed a motion to pressure the college into pursuing Living Wage accreditation

Access concerns over trailer for Oxford film ‘The Riot Club’

University and Access officers express concern over portrayal of Oxford in the Hollywood film, which depicts the excesses of wealthy students

Homophobic chants mar Rugby Plate final

Lincoln students targeted by offensive rugby chants; students criticise college authorities' attempts to suppress dialogue over the issue

UCU claim ‘zero-hour contracts’ threaten employment rights

The UCU are campaigning against 'casual contracts' because they claim they threaten employment rights and job security for staff

Police investigating chants of "rape" in Central Oxford

Police are investigating a group, thought to contain a few member of the Wyvern Cambridge drinking society, who were chanting 'rape' on Oxford High Street

Teddy Hall teddy returned after kidnap by Christ Church GCR

The Teddy Hall teddy had been returned safely after it was abducted by the Christ Church GCR and taken to Paris

Honorary fellowship for J.K. Rowling

Exeter College has awarded an honorary fellowship to the Harry Potter author, J.K. Rowling

New Oxford research on extinction of dinosaurs

Oxford researchers have found evidence of why birds survived while dinosaurs did not

Controversial award for Castle Mill contractors

Castle Mills contractors have come runner-up in an award for the 2014 Considerate Constructor Award, despite Port Meadow diesel spill in 2013

Christ Church appoints a new dean

Christ Church have appointed a new dean, the Rev Canon Professor Martyn Percy, to start in October 2014

Cambridge beats Oxford in University ranking

Cambridge has taken the top spot- leaving Oxford second- of the Complete University Guide's league table for the fourth year running

Detainees at Campsfield go on hunger strike

Students demonstrate outside detention centre as over 50 detainees go on strike

Union in disarray following President’s arrest

Mayank Banerjee acting Union President after Sullivan’s arrest on Wednesday

Union Treasurer resigns

Charles Malton, Treasurer of the Oxford Union, resigns as President Ben Sullivan considers his position

Ceiling collapses on rowers at At Thai

A section of the ceiling at the popular crew date destination crumbled and collapsed on students attending a rowing crew date last night

The Clintons visit Oxford

Hillary, Bill and Chelsea Clinton are seen in Oxford

"Too many homosexuals in Parliament" – Oxford MEP candidate

Ex-Somerville student lashes out at the number of gay MPs and attacks Amnesty International

Green shower revolution at Hertford

Hertford College have installed sand timers in the showers of their student accommodation to encourage water conservation

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