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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.

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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”.

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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.

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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”.

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Oxford rejects ‘speed-dating’ interview system

It is 'unlikely' that the 'multiple mini interview' system will be introduced to Oxford despite the format being recently set up for various medical courses at other institutions.

Attorney General in homosexuality gaffe

Dominic Grieve, the Attorney General, clarifies remarks after spectators believe he called homosexuality 'a little bit weird' at an Oxford Union debate

Maths Professor gives Queen new shape

Marcus du Sautoy names newly discovered hyper dimensional shape in honour of the Queen, although the shape can only be described using special mathematical language

Galloway talk provokes protest

MP’s talk at the Union is met with protests against his comments on rape

Oxford raises entry requirements

The number of admissions tests rises, while around 40% of courses now require an A* at A-Level

Oxford second in Times world rankings

In contrast to the QS rankings, the Times Higher Education Rankings list Oxford as the joint second best university in the world, after the California Institute of Technology

Oxford academics happiest in UK, says survey

A survey carried out by the University and College Union has concluded that academics at Oxford are the happiest in the UK

Dispute over Poptarts move

Long-serving DJ at 'Poptarts' claims that the night is moving to Plush due to 'increasing security threats'; whilst the club's owner denies both claims

Video made about life of a deaf student at Oxford

A video made by Oxford undergraduates about the life of a deaf student with a cochlear implant at Oxford has been put up on YouTube

OED launches public appeal for word origins

The Oxford English Dictionary has launched an online appeal for members of the public to submit information about the origins of words

Wadham SU in budget scare

Wadham's Student Union has been found to only have Â£1200 left in its accounts at the beginning of term

St Anne’s receives largest life time donation ever

St Anne's college has received Â£1.5 million from Mike and Helen Danson which will provide over 30 undergraduates with bursaries and internship opportunities

Oxford denies anti-private school bias

Oxford University rejects claims from some of the country’s top private schools that ‘flagging’ discriminates against private school students

University fundraising target to rise to Â£3bn

Oxford University has announced an increase in its fundraising target from Â£1.25 billion to Â£3 billion, after reaching its previous target in a record-breaking eight years

Confidential NHS documents left on bus

Confidential NHS documents relating to John Radcliffe Hospital patients have been left on the Oxford Tube service

Students alarmed by alcohol awareness campaign

Posters warning female students that 'one in three reported rapes happen when the victim has been drinking' cause offence

PPE Society members denied entrance to John McCain event

PPE society members who were guaranteed entry to see the US Senator were turned away at the door of the Union

Oxford rejects proposal for university report cards

The University dispels the idea that traditional degree classifications may be replaced by the 'Higher Education Achievement Report'

Bo Guagua defends father

Former Balliolite says his father Bo Xilai is “devoted to duty”

Oxford police crack down on crime against students

Thames Valley Police have launched new campaign to prevent students becoming victims of crime

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Oxford University to make changes to consent training modules

Oxford MP takes Ultimate Picture Palace Campaign to Parliament

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

Oxford Mutual Aid re-opens after month-long closure

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