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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.

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.

Oxford Reform Society registers for Michaelmas

The University of Oxford has a Reform UK society for the first time, after...

Finance workers strike at Oxford University Press

Finance workers are on strike at Oxford University Press (OUP) over plans to offshore jobs to India, with trade union officials warning that “before long this great British institution will exist in the UK in name only."

Battle of the sexes at Wadham

'Feminism and Lad Culture” discussion held by Wadham feminists, following “laddish” behaviour at Student Union meeting

Petition to ban future lap-dancing clubs

Students express mixed views on the online campaign

Male sex drive causes war

Oxford researchers explore patterns of male aggression

HFL consultations continue

Students bring their concerns to History Faculty Library committee meeting

Chief Exec of Student Loans Company avoids taxation

Students react to news that Ed Lester does not pay Income Tax and National Insurance

Summer schools success

76% of summer school attendees gain places at top unis

University places slashed

15,000 fewer places at UK universities, government announces

Christian Union Mission Week

OICCU have £40,000 budget to spend on week entitled 'This is Jesus'

Harry Potter sorting ceremony to take place in Oxford

Students to be sorted into one of the four Hogwarts houses this Thursday evening

LMH electoral misconduct

JCR embroiled in controversy after vote to ignore report on electoral malpractice.

Union Break-In

Thousands of pounds worth of goods stolen from Oxford Union, raising concerns about security at the site

Number of female professors rises

National statistics demonstrate that more women than ever before are gaining top university positions

Oxford applications remain steady

Oxford bucks national trend, as other UK universities see applications fall

No more Meat-Free Mondays at Wadham

Wadham's SU split over motion to end vegetarian-only dinners

Students blame poor teaching for 2:2s

Increasing numbers of students nationally file complaints about tutors

Jericho Health Centre to open

Oxford University to open a new super surgery in Jericho in the coming months

Oxford introduces A* entrance requirements

University to increase the number of courses which require applicants to attain one or two A* grades at A Level

New College trademarks its name

New College Oxford responds to trademark application from its London namesake

St Hugh’s drinking society banned

Dean condemns 'sexist' events organised by secret drinking society, the Black Cygnets.

OUSU supports new approach to access

Report recommends provisions to help applicants from non-traditional backgrounds

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