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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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Petting zoo comes to Queen’s

Queen's college hosted a petting zoo on Saturday of 5th week as part of a series of events to combat 5th week blues

Oxford Union takes money from weapons firm

Union criticised for accepting sponsorship from arms company BAE

Hilda’s joins Catz in declaring war on Magdalen

Following a JCR meeting on Sunday, St Hilda's has become the latest college to declare war on Magdalen, and has formed an alliance with St Catz

Fireworks set off at Oxford nightclub

Exclusive: 'Large fireworks' set off in Bridge nightclub linked to Oxford University students

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

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