Tuesday 17th June 2025

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Former EiCs criticise OxStu independence decision

Oxford Student Union’s (SU) announcement that The Oxford Student will begin the process of becoming an independent publication has prompted criticism from multiple former Editors-in-Chief of the paper. Currently, the...

Financial disparities and uneven provision in student welfare

Last Trinity Term, the Oxford Student Union (SU) conducted a University-wide Welfare Survey Analysis....

George Abaraonye wins Oxford Union presidency

George Abaraonye has been elected Oxford Union President for Hilary Term 2026 with 611...

Underground Bar to open on George Street

Underground Bar, a “grassroots alternative music venue” is set to open in the basement...

Worcester Provost battles with Exeter building plan

Students urged to “show some solidarity” after Worcester’s head calls for opposition to Exeter’s new accommodation project

Brasenose say no to Page 3

“Boobs are not news,” says JCR

Award for Rwandan President protested

Tutors and students object to the honouring of President Paul Kagame by students at the Said Business School

Cuts protest hits Oxford

High Street and Broad Street play host to cuts protesters

Oxford Islamic Studies Centre honoured by Turkish President

Dinner held in Istanbul to raise awareness of Islamic Studies Centre's work

OED hunts for lost book

Oxford English Dictionary struggles to find source of nearly fifty words

Alpaca and “excessive” garden party discussed at Magdalen

Motion to spend £2,500 passes unanimously, though later criticised, while pet motion fails due to concerns over real amiability of alpacas

Gender-segregated talk in Oxford causes controversy

A talk advertised on Interesting Talks in Oxford has been withdrawn by original poster after critcism

Labour campaigners criticised at Jesus

Jesus students pressured to take down pro-Labour posters

The Hole Truth

New research by Oxford academics uses evolutionary theories to explain the cosmos

Fire at Worcester

A faulty hair dryer causes a fire in a Worcester student's room

Wadham "zero-tolerance" rule defeats opposition

Wadham's SU has chosen to maintain its policy of 'zero-tolerance' on sexual harassment, despite a motion to attempting to repeal

Niall Ferguson apologises for comments on Keynes’ sexuality

Jesus students slam research fellow's remarks as 'dim and offensive'

Oxfordshire Tories maintain power, despite election losses

The Conservative Party has lost overall control of Oxfordshire County Council, but will continue to run its administration.

Wang Leehom visits Oxford Union

Susan Yu reports from the Oxford Union which Wang Leehom, the Chinese pop superstar, visited last week

Students pounded by charity challenge

Oxford students live off £1 a day to raise awareness of world poverty

Hertford JCR criticises failed outreach scheme

Over 120 emails sent to College after Reach scholarship not awarded

Mansfield students criticise “hideous” statue

Mansfield divided over new Antony Gormley statue in front quad

OED editor retires after 37 years

John Simpson describes his time serving Oxford English Dictionary as a “great honour”

Merton students sleep out for charity

Night out in College gardens to raise money for charities chosen by Merton JCR and MCR

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