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Exclusive: University spent over £360,000 in pro-Palestine protest clean-ups

Oxford University has incurred over £360,000 in costs as a result of pro-Palestine protests and OA4P encampments, according to figures recently obtained by Cherwell through a Freedom of Information...

Pro-Palestine encampment established outside Magdalen

As of Sunday morning, the encampment has since disbanded and fences have been constructed...

Ukrainian energy delegation meets with Christ Church academics

A delegation from the Ukrainian government visited Christ Church on Friday 25th April to...

SU postpones Part-Time Officer elections

Oxford SU has postponed its elections for the part-time officer roles created under its...

Oddbins to close

A popular central Oxford drinks shop is set to close in the coming months

Club night re-Shuffle

New club night company, set up to rival Varsity Events, has taken control of Lava Ignite and Wahoo.

St Peter’s professor found dead

Staff and students pay tribute to respected Physics professor as police investigate suspected murder

22% of Oxford children in poverty

Startling statistics reveal differences in levels of child poverty around Oxford

Party Patrol

An Oxford City Councillor has proposed a scheme to control noise levels

Stephen Hawking celebrates 70th

One of Britain's finest scientists celebrates a birthday milestone against the odds and takes the opportunity to reflect on his time studying at Oxford.

Oxford researchers discover Hasselhoff crab

Teams led by Oxford University and Southampton have discovered a lost world of previously unknown creatures living miles under the Southern Ocean.

Oxford Professor of Poetry knighted

Geoffrey Hill, Oxford's Professor of Poetry and eminent literary critic, receives a knighthood in New Year's Honours List

Crewdating guide tells freshers how to achieve ‘success’

Rugby team employs guide to maximise their chances on crewdates

Church history tutor knighted

Oxford Professor's outstanding contribution to Church History recognised in the New Year's Honours List

Breakthrough in Oxford malaria research

Team of researchers at Oxford University develop new malaria vaccine, which is labelled 'very exciting.'

Bod’s book switch completed on schedule

The seven millionth book has been transferred to Swindon, as part of the Bod's continuing redevelopment

Students targeted by student loan scams

Oxford students are among those who have received fraudulent emails asking students to verify or update their personal details

Highest black student intake for ten years

Latest figures reveal that the application and acceptance rates for black students have increased significantly this year although students from ethnic minorities remained hugely under-represented.

Universities widen entrance criteria

An increasing number of universities, including Oxford, are using information on applicants' social class, parental education or school performance as part of the admissions process.

Oriel’s honours

The flag of Gibraltar is flown over Oriel College to honour the newly elected chief-minister who was a member of the college in the 1990s.

Very long life for Very Short Introductions

Oxford University Press celebrate the upcoming release of their 300th book in the Very Short Introduction series alongwith their first app.

Oxford remembers Christopher Hitchens

Following Christopher Hitchens' death last week, past and present students of his alma mater Balliol remember the notable and notorious political writer and broadcaster.

Oxford students branded ‘boring’ after latest Varsity trip

Oxford students revert to stereotypical reputation in scandal-free ski-trip, which this year did not feature the infamous 'Valley Rally'

Oxford University Press to reprint controversial essay

Campaigners welcome OUP's decision to reproduce texts which have proven controversial for Hindu students