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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”.

Local election manifestos published as student candidates contest key wards

The Labour Party, the Green Party and the Liberal Democrats have released their manifestos ahead of the upcoming Oxford City Council elections, as a number of current and recent University of Oxford students contest seats across the city.

Carl Benjamin disinvited from Oxford Union amid backlash from FemSoc and IHH

On Thursday, the Oxford Union held a debate on the motion ‘This House Believes That Being British is a ‘Birthright’, Not a Choice’. Carl Benjamin, who had been scheduled to speak, was disinvited from the event shortly before it took place. 

Second Oxfordshire Patriots protest this term met with counterprotesters

The Oxfordshire Patriots held a demonstration last Saturday in the city centre outside the Oxfordshire County Council offices. They were met by counter-protestors from Oxford Stand Up To Racism (OSUTR).

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

Theology Faculty to undergo name change

One of Oxford’s oldest departments has made plans to change its name to better describe its 21st Century identity

Oxford unveils plans for £800m science area

University plans dramatic redevelopment of science facilities with the aim of keeping Oxford at the forefront of scientific research

New College moves to protect its name

New College applies for trademark status, ahead of rival bid by private university The New College of the Humanities

Test errors impede History applications

Prospective History students informed late about Oxford interviews, following a mix-up by HAT examiners at the History Faculty

Government sought place at Oxford for Gaddafi’s son

Foreign Office officials approached Oxford over Saif al-Islam Gaddafi’s admission for graduate study despite his lack of the necessary academic qualifications

Oxford University Press under pressure

Oxford University Press India under scrutiny from petitioners regarding discontinued publication of potentially controversial essay

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