Monday 4th May 2026

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Oxford University to make changes to consent training modules

The University of Oxford has reported that 38% of new students completed its online consent training in the 2024-25 academic year, according to the latest Student Welfare and Support Services (SWSS) report.

Oxford MP takes Ultimate Picture Palace Campaign to Parliament

The MP for Oxford East, Dame Anneliese Dodds, raised the ongoing campaign to save the Ultimate Picture Palace (UPP) on Jeune Street in parliament last Monday, urging the government to “go further” to protect “community assets like the UPP”.  

Trade unions and students rally in Oxford to mark General Strike centenary

The march commemorated the anniversary of the 1926 General Strike. Those attending included the Oxford and District Trade Union Council, the University and College Union and students, including a group from the Oxford Labour Club.

Oxford Mutual Aid re-opens after month-long closure

Oxford Mutual Aid (OMA) has reopened after a month-long closure due to “emergency repairs” at the hall they operate out of, which the charity described as “the longest closure period OMA has ever seen”.

Lifetime Contribution Award for Mansfield Don

Professor Michael Freeden has been chosen for the Sir Isaiah Berlin Prize for Lifetime Contribution to Political Studies by the PSA

Oxford’s newest tower

The Blavatnik School of Government is building an 72-foot glass tower in the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter

First female crew to row from Oxford to London

Students raise money for eating disorder charity

JCRs criticise University’s new strategic plan

Common room presidents question the University's emphasis on 'Global Policy' and 'interdisciplinarity'

Brasenose put their trust in the bust

Bust of former JCR President will be the college’s mascot on University Challenge

Balliol implements new room pricing system

Balliol JCR passes motion to transform the way in which finalists' rooms are priced

Port Meadow saga continues

Protesters mollified as council negotiates with University about height of buildings

OUSU delays motion to boycott Israel

A motion to boycott all products produced in Israel is postponed as 18 common rooms are yet to decide their stance

St John’s strip Obama of honorary JCR member status

The College's JCR has voted to remove Obama from its list of honorary members to adopt a neutral political stance

Food thief strikes Hertford

Two students form a motion to catch prolific fridge-raider

Oxford on mumps alert

There are fears of an outbreak of mumps, following the confirmation of at least one case, at Christ Church

OXCAT demonstration held against trafficking in Cornmarket

The demonstration took place to raise public awareness about issues surrounding the sex trafficking of young girls

Fear over Torpids cancellation

Flooding causes uncertainty as to whether Torpids will go ahead

Vince Cable visits Oxford

Business Secretary and MP receives a tour around Oxford University before speaking at Lady Margaret Hall

One Billion Rising in Oxford

Over fifty people perform a flashmob in Bonn Square as part of the global One Billion Rising campaign, attracting a large crowd

New College’s accommodation question

A JCR motion has passed to reorganise room balloting due to a shortage of student accommodation

St Catz declares war on Magdalen

A JCR motion to declare war on Magdalen College has passed at St Catz, prompting the common room to grant their JCR President powers to set up a war committee

Debate: does Oxford breed arrogance?

Ben Deaner cheekily argues that Oxford is a veritable wanker-factory whilst Monish Kulkarni begs to differ.

Headmaster claims public school students are disadvantaged

Anthony Seldon claims Oxbridge admissions process discriminates against candidates from public schools in favour of state-educated applicants

OUSU: We want more money

Common Room Representatives assemble and pass a motion to write and complain about underfunding

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