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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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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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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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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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“Foolish and dangerous” drinking craze continues

Student NekNominations grow wilder despite condemnation from both the University and OUSU

Merton JCR bans The Sun from common room

Britain’s most popular newspaper will be removed from Merton’s common room, as voted for by a majority

Magdalen bed bugs cause chaos

Bed bug infestation requires evacuation of a whole floor of first year accommodation

Reclaim the Night march again

Women in Oxford to march against sexual violence

Exeter students launch hall boycott

JCR votes to stop attending hall in protest against high living costs

Osborne’s cuts challenged by Oxford consultancy

Oxford Economics says further spending cuts are unnecessary

Hertford’s Principal spotted on BBC programme

Will Hutton in spoof interview on Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe

Oxford Students Blogging Brazil for the BBC

Oxford students’ blog about Brazilian society and culture hosted by BBC Online

Gove blames “Blob” for declining school standards

The Secretary of State for Education criticises the effect of union bureaucracy on state schools

JCRs campaign to fly rainbow flag

Students show support for LGBTQ history month

Bomb scare hits St Giles

Suspect package shuts down part of central Oxford for four hours, as seven bomb threats affect the UK

Bomb scare on St Giles: Live

A suspicious package was sent to the army recruitment offices on St. Giles'. The New IRA has now claimed responsibility

Continued Foul Weather: Live Blog!

Cherwell Weather guides you through the latest of the floods, rain, wind and other less sexy weather types

Vodka a major cause of death in Russia

Oxford researchers have produced a study showing vodka to be a major cause of early death in Russia

Oxford English Dictionary’s 130th anniversary

Last week marked 130 years since the first publication of a comprehensive English dictionary

FarmVille games giant purchases Oxford gaming company

Former Oxford University spin-out company NaturalMotion purchased for Â£320 million

Birmingham students may face eight years in prison

Students may face jail time following the demonstration over the Living Wage and tuition fees

Brasenose students protest for LGTBQ flag

50 rainbow flags flown around college as the college refuses to fly one for LGBTQ History Month.

Oxford academic condemns growing social injustice

Halfour Mackinder Professor of Human Geography denounces widening class division

NUS accused of left wing bias

OUCA President criticizes 'insular' and 'vitriolic' atmosphere at NUS conference

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