Thursday 19th March 2026

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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.

University’s net zero initiative celebrates five year anniversary

Marking five years since its inception, Oxford Net Zero hosted an anniversary showcase on...

Councillor’s comments cause backclash from residents

Tony Brett criticises residents for 'offensive' complaints, prompting upset

St John’s officially Fairtrade

College commits to living wage and achieves Fairtrade status.

Birmingham University Injunction

Birmingham University obtains injunction against protesting students

Corpus Christi cans OxStu

Corpus passes a motion to unsubscribe from the Oxford Student, following articles involving their members

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.

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