Saturday 21st March 2026

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‘Emergency Brake’ on student visas leaves Oxford students facing uncertainty

Students at the University of Oxford are facing uncertainty after the UK government imposed an “emergency brake” on new study visas for nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan.

Significant Arabic manuscript collection donated to St John’s College Library

St John’s College Library has received a significant donation of Arabic-script manuscripts.

Reported sexual misconduct at Oxford University Hospitals lead to six dismissals

CW: Sexual harassment New data reveals that six staff members at Oxford University Hospitals NHS...

Oxford and Liverpool universities join forces in landmark partnership

The University of Oxford has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Liverpool, Oxfordshire County Council, and the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.

Christ Church Regatta in jeopardy

Dangerous river conditions may prevent Christ Church regatta from going ahead

LGBTQ name reshuffle rejected

Motion to change LGBTQ to BGLQT is rejected at OUSU council.

Oxford University Royal Navy Unit sells poppies

Members of the University's Navy Unit support the Royal British Legion

Oxford JCRs consider boycotting Sky TV

Oxford colleges unite against Sky's high prices

Mark Thompson delivers Oxford lectures

Ex-BBC director-general Mark Thompson has been giving lectures at St Peter's College in his role as Visiting Professor in Rhetoric and the Art of Public Persuasion.

Twitter mentions predict Obama win

Oxford University researchers calculate twitter mentions of Obama and Romney in the US, finding 22,000 more for Obama.

RON wins St John’s JCR President election

Nominations are reopened after presidential candidates fail to gain enough votes

Potter Society holds Sorting Ceremony

The Harry Potter Society's second annual sorting deemed a success with 100 members attending

Council awarded living wage certification

Living Wage Foundation confirms that Oxford City Council plays staff living wage

Oxbridge applications rise

Record numbers of students apply for Oxbridge

‘The New Snow Trip’ opens to all

The trip, open to all University students for the first time, hopes to become a 'fresh' alternative to existing trips

Regent’s students alarmed by intruder

Students shocked after a break-in to the third floor of Regent's Park on Tuesday

Housing campaign gathers pace

Letting agencies are put under pressure to withhold properties until after Christmas

Wadham runs sponsored knit

Wadham's SU Women's Officer lead knitting challenge.

Merton JCR to adopt tapir

Merton College pass JCR motion in favour of adopting 'exotic pig' instead of tortoise

Radcliffe Humanities officially opened

Radcliffe Humanities and footpaths in Radcliffe Observatory Quarter opened to the public

Colleges compete in Movember challenge

Several Oxford colleges are fundraising by growing moustaches for charity this November

Bodleian renovation continues

Reconstruction of Bodleian Library is well underway

Tutors stop students going on ski trip

University regulations prevent students leaving for Varsity Trip without permission.

Rival to Oxford Careers Service launches

University's career service faces competition after arrival of 'Career Matters'

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