Tuesday 12th May 2026

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Oxford researchers trial non-invasive diagnostic scans for endometriosis

Researchers led by University of Oxford academic Dr Tatjana Gibbons have successfully trialled non-invasive scans to diagnose endometriosis.
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Students encounter issues with voting registration during local elections

Multiple students across Oxford have reported being turned away from polling stations during Thursday’s local elections.
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Access to Canvas temporarily suspended by University following cyberattack

Access to Canva has been temporarily suspended by the University today as a precautionary measure following an external breach of Instructure, the third-party supplier of Canvas.
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Oxford Union town hall HT26 re-run: Meet the candidates

A re-poll for the Oxford Union Presidency for Michaelmas 2026 is set to take place on Monday. Cherwell spoke to the candidates running about the state of the Union and their vision for the society.
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Oxford schools top the league tables

Outstanding GCSE and A level results from Oxfordshire schools have been attributed to close links with the University

Oxford breaks ground in sickle cell diagnosis

Oxbridge researchers develop a new blood test with the potential to save thousands from a lifetime of ill health.

New coach for Blues rugby squad

James Wade has been appointed as the new head coach for Oxford University Rugby Club for Michaelmas 2011

Welsh poorly represented at Oxbridge, says MP

MP Paul Murphy speaks out as figures reveal 4.6% average applicant success rate compared to national 20%

John’s Vikings get the spotlight in BBC documentary

Viking bodies found under one of the quads in St John's College to feature in BBC series

Trinity to offer bursaries to bereaved students

Oil tycoon’s £5m donation will go towards bursaries for those who have lost parents

Oxford students bring help to riot victims

In the wake of last week’s riots, Christ Church students pitch in to help victims in south London

Merton reclaims Norrington Table top spot

Magdalen drops to 4th place and Mansfield jumps up by 17 places as finalists’ performances are tabulated

Oxford dons in autism spat

Controversy as Oxford professor links autism to internet usage

Oxford student, 24, dies in holiday accident

History postgraduate loses his footing on the banks of a river while on holiday in France

Bod ventures into a technological world

Bodleian releases its first mobile app

Riot fears spread to Oxford

Copycat attacks hit Oxford as riot violence flares up across the country

New medical research labs face uncertain future

Plans to build two new medical research labs for the Nuffield Medical Department up for review

Backlash against expanding student housing developments

Local housing planners reject further development plans

Hertford tutor claims wrongful dismissal

Economics tutor appealing to employment tribunal for redundancy pay

Student road gets a face lift

“Oxford’s strangest street” to get streetlights installed after 15 year campaign by city councillor

Vice-Chancellor heads Down Under in donations push

Professor Andrew Hamilton tours Australia to encourage alumni to donate to Oxford

Earliest medieval map of Great Britain digitally released

Bodleian helps widen access to the Gough Map

Oxford develops insect spy machines

Researchers at the Department of Zoology revolutionise surveillance

Emma Watson confirms Oxford rumours

Harry Potter actress is officially spending a visiting year at Worcester College
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