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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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Oxford student wins ‘Dance you PhD’ award

Oxford's Dr Cedric Tan has won the award with a video showing animal reproduction

Fuel poverty protest in Oxford

Demonstration took place outside the British Gas headquarters in Oxford

New College passes ‘Mint Julep’ motion

New College JCR aims to reinstate tradition of drinking mint juleps on the first day of June

Anne’s JCR supports Living Wage Campaign

A motion has been passed at a St Anne's JCR meeting to further the Living Wage campaign at the college

Pro-Vice Chancellor joins fee debate

The Pro-Vice Chancellor of Oxford has expressed interest in 'variable fees'

‘Ratemash’ website comes under fire

A website which uploads and ranks photos of students has been met with widespread criticism across the university

50th anniversary of C.S. Lewis’ death celebrated

Events across the country pay tribute to the literary great

Research council increases STEM investment

Further funding for science and technology postgraduate students sees the creation of Centres for Doctoral Training

Flasher warning for Hugh’s students

Students at St. Hugh's have been advised to be vigilant after reports of a flasher in University Parks

Christmas Light Festival brightens up St. Giles

A procession of primary school children marked the beginning of the festive fair on St. Giles

People’s Supermarket shuts for good

The People's Supermarket in Cowley will close on Sunday a year and a half after it first opened

Jesus makes charity video

Jesus college has filmed a comic video featuring its principal, Lord Krebs, in a sprint race

Queen’s shortlists architects for refurbishment

Six architects have been shortlisted for a contract to carry out renovation work on the 1960s Florey Building

Exeter students damage photocopier owned by The One Show

Several students at Exeter College have been landed in hot water after breaking a photocopier which had been stored in the college by The One Show

Second ‘Fuck you Willetts’ banner used in protest

David Willetts, Minister of State for Universities and Science, was confronted by another ‘Fuck you David Willetts’ banner at Balliol last night while present at the college for a dinner

Julius Tomin protests in Oxford

A 74-year-old Czech philosopher, who left the former Czechoslovakia with assistance from Oxford academics in 1980, staged a protest in front of Balliol on Monday

Stephen Fry becomes Professor at Catz

St Catz has appointed Stephen Fry as its Cameron Mackintosh Professor of Contemporary Theatre

Council turns down St Cross extension

Proposal to extend the St Cross West Quadrangle rejected by Oxford City Council

Students in anti fee privatization protest

Oxford students joined their colleagues across the UK earlier this week to protest against the sale of student debt to private companies, announced by the government in in June

Benet’s looking to accept women

St Benet's Master reveals he is making plans to allow women to study

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