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Corpus Christi clash with Cotswolds village over housing plans

Plans by Corpus Christi College to build a home in a Cotswold village have been criticised by dozens of local residents. The College has applied for permission to construct...
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Over 1,000 sign open letter calling for University to drop disciplinary proceedings against student protestors

Over a hundred Oxford students, staff and local campaigners gathered at the Careers Office...
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JCRs launch ‘Safe Celebrators’ welfare scheme for post-exam celebrations

A new student-led peer support initiative was launched this week by Brasenose College and...
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Oxford Union presidential candidate investigated by police over WhatsApp ‘smear campaign’ allegations

Oxford Union Treasurer and presidential candidate Rosalie Chapman was identified by police as the...
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Academics at Oxford are honoured

Five professors have been awarded honours, including CBEs, a knighthood and a damehood

Abramovich invests in Oxford company

Russian tycoon, Roman Abramovich recently invested more than £4.3 million into Oxford Catalysts.

Study shows hot chocolate is tastier in orange mugs

Oxford University researchers have found a link between the perceived taste of food and the dish it is served in.

Bodleian receives £1.2 million donation

National Heritage Fund contributes to the purchase of the archives of William Talbot, the inventor of photography

Ashmolean promises night with the Gods

The Ashmolean museum will be transformed into Mount Olympus for a night of classical myths and legends.

Port Meadow skyline fears

Concern continues that building developments will damage Port Meadow view

St Anne’s encourages dryathlon for Cancer Research UK

Students are being encouraged to forgo alcohol in January to raise money for Cancer Research UK, in St Anne's latest charity campaign.

Oxford don criticises admissions policy

Professor Miles Hewstone warns against an over-reliance on interviews during the admissions process

Anger over Univ’s VIP Ball tickets

University College have issued two tiers of tickets for their ball, one entitling the owner to a goodie bag and a queue jump

Oriel building works affect next year’s finalist rooms

Oriel third years may have to live in off-site accommodation next year due to major works on the college’s Rhodes building

Oxford farming conference in Exam Schools

The annual farming conference in the University Exam Schools explored the future of agriculture and the challenges it faces.

Council to limit student housing

Oxford city council have announced new plans to control the amount and spread of student accommodation in the town centre

Meat-free Mondays battle ongoing at Somerville

Somerville JCR votes in favour of only serving vegetarian options in hall on Mondays

Oxford researchers locate high-risk genes for bowel cancer

Research carried out by Oxford University's Wellcome Trust Centre and Cancer Research UK has linked two faulty genes with the development of bowel cancer within families.

University church’s restoration completed

The University Church of St Mary the Virgin sees an end to its first comprehensive restoration project since the nineteenth century, with positive reaction from the congregation.

Ed Byrne stars in Oxford science animation

The comedian Ed Byrne is the star voice in 'Underwater Volcano Disaster' a science animation created by Oxford scientists

Research finds that cannabis can be an effective pain killer

A study by Oxford University into the role of cannabis has found that its use can increase a patient's ability to cope with pain, although it does not reduce the intensity of the pain itself.

UK students without Internet access are at a disadvantage

An Oxford University study has found UK teenagers lacking Internet access to be educationally disadvantaged, with the Internet providing users with valuable academic and social benefits.

Australian Leader of the Opposition gives speech at Queen’s

Tony Abbott spoke of his time at Oxford and the ties between Britain and Australia in a speech at the Queen's College.

Oxford MP changes position on gay marriage

In a response to a letter of appeal written by JCR and MCR presidents, Nicola Blackwood, whose constituency contains eight Oxford colleges, has explained that she is no longer against the government's same-sex marriage proposals
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