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Oxford partnership allows OpenAI to use rare Bodleian texts to train ChatGPT

A pilot project, launched in 2025, allows OpenAI to use obscure Bodleian library material, including a collection of Tudor ballads, to train its models, as shown in documents seen by Cherwell.

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Oxford falls to lowest ever spot in The Times UK University Guide 2027

The University of Oxford has placed fifth in The Times’s 2027 UK university rankings, falling from joint fourth with the University of Cambridge last year. This marks Oxford’s lowest ranking in the guide’s 33 year history and only the second time the University has not been in the top three.

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Protest held outside Town Hall over sale of Council-owned building to St Peter’s

A protest took place today outside Oxford Town Hall against Oxford City Council’s plan to sell 11 New Road to St Peter’s College, which would convert most of the building into student housing.

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Oxford Reform Society registers for Michaelmas

The University of Oxford has a Reform UK society for the first time, after...

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Three cheers for Varsity

Oxford Sirens compete with Cambridge Cougars for the Cheerleading 'Varsity Trophy'

Brian Cox dines at Balliol

The astronomer and TV star dines at Balliol College, much to students' delight

Students spending less on alcohol

Study finds that first year students are going out less than finalists

St Anne’s votes to introduce stress-busting animals

St Anne's could bring in animals to help lower exam stress

Students complain of "foul odour" at Wahoo nightclub

General Manager assures Cherwell that a 'thorough investigation' will be conducted

Student assaulted in Jericho

21-year-old female Oxford student assaulted and dragged into nearby alleyway by attacker

Irish students at Oxford doubled over last decade

Rise attributed mainly to an increase in post-graduate enrolments

Oxford feminists in publicity drive

Spate of equalities events take place across the university

Classics Mods become less intense

Classics Moderations are getting easier, it is alleged, as they now take place over ten days rather than eight

Edwina Currie steals bell during Union debate

Edwina Currie steals the secretary's bell in order to speak over her time limit

Catz rejects secret ballot motion

Motion proposing online voting fails to pass with two-thirds majority

Harlem craze shakes Oxford

University-wide and college versions of the 'Harlem Shake' video filmed

Court hears St Hugh’s postgraduate admissions case

“I am prepared to appeal all the way to the European Court of Human Rights if I have to,” suing ex-applicant tells Cherwell

Wadham to acquire two tortoises

Wadham to receive two new tortoises in Trinity term, following a student donation

Sportswear battle at Keble Cafe

Keble sports players propose motion to reverse ban on sportswear in Keble College's cafe. The motion passes, with college stating that only muddy sportswear is banned

Oxford takes part in new scheme to help local schools

Oxford University and Oxford Brookes join Oxford City Council to help improve literacy and numeracy in local primary schools

Wadhamites walk to Wembley

A group of students have raised Â£6000 for a charity run by walking to Wembley stadium

Confusion over alleged Catz break-in

A college email sent to all Catz students described an alleged break-in, although the college Dean denied that such an incident occurred

Boat Race security tightens

Professional security brought in after last year's protest

Crockery crooks at Magdalen

Magdalen College deans threaten to end Deans’ Dinner following thefts of college crockery

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