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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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Protestors show solidarity for Ukranian struggles

Oxford students protest against human rights violations in violence-rocked Ukraine

Oxford graduates head back to the classroom

Teaching is the most popular industry sector for recent Oxford graduates, it has emerged

Oxford researcher photographs rare bird

Oxford researcher photographs tropical bird whilst on a research expedition

Corpus apologises for bear debacle

JCR fundraising mascot dubbed “Swaggy B” deemed racist

Cambridge raises entry requirements

Prospective science students will require A*A*A to study at Cambridge

Students protest cuts to the homelessness budget

Hundreds of students turned protested outside the city hall over cuts to the homelessness budget

Possible Discovery of King Alfred’s Remains

Oxford scientists help identify bones at Winchester that might belong to King Alfred

London house prices linked to foreign politics

Oxford study shows a direct connection between house prices in London and the political climate of foreign countries

Solar lull worries scientists

Oxford research shows the suns activity is at its lowest for 100 years.

Interview: Chris Hadfield

Nick Mutch talks space shuttles, solitude and social media with Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, the Singing Spaceman

Oriel disaffiliates from OUSU

Following an independent review into their constitution following a previous JCR motion, Oriel have confirmed their decision to disaffiliate from the Student Union

Graduate recruitment on the rise

University leavers face better jobs prospects

Free School receives six Oxbridge offers

'Eton of the East End' sees early success in sending students to top universities

Godfrey Bloom insults disabled student at the Union

VIDEO: Ex-UKIP MEP compares student to Richard III during Union debate

Investigation: Drugs in Oxford

With traces of cocaine present in three libraries and the Union, C+ investigates the extent of student drug use

Revealed: Cocaine in the Bod

Cocaine traces found in university libraries and the Union

OUSU calls for end to University’s fossil fuel investments

Council condemns university investment policy and the “marketisation of Oxford”

Oxford fraudsters con up to Â£100m a year

Police and Crime Commissioner condemns international fraud operations in Oxfordshire

Oriel to look at constitution after OUSU referendum

JCR facing constitutional reform after vote to disaffiliate from OUSU

UKIP councillor blames flooding on gay marriage

Students in uproar as David Silvester claims recent Oxfordshire floods are down to government’s legalisation of gay marriage

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