Tuesday 12th May 2026

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Gareth Lim elected Oxford Union President for Michaelmas 2026 in re-poll

A re-run of the election from Hilary term saw Lim beat Liza Barkova, Hamza Hussain and Victor André Marroquín for the position.
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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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Road related rage

Locals enraged at university's plans to cut through Green Belt region

Scientist’s cancer test breakthrough

Oxford scientists develop a new test to screen a rare cancer

Corpus tortoises lose to Jesus

The annual Corpus Christi Tortoise Fair raised over £2000 for charity, with the two home competitors losing out to Tilly of Jesus College

US First Lady to visit Oxford

Michelle Obama is to talk to schoolgirls about the value of higher education at Christ Church College

Outrage over students ‘handpicked’ for chalet

Balliol students demand a more transparent selection process for chalet holidays

Dons damn David Willetts

177 dons sign motion of no confidence in the Universities Minister David Willetts

Not fine by me

A Cherwell investigation discovers very different college decanal systems and some unusual deanings

Rent raises threaten students

Exeter announces dramatic rent increases for forthcoming year

Student Satisfaction Surveyed

Only 49% of international students are satisfied with the availability of financial support in Oxford, says a recently published survey

From RAGs to Riches

RAG's fundraising efforts pay off as they smash last year's total

Professor in world championships

Oxford professor reaches semi finals international rock-paper-scissor using maths

Definitely not just hot air

Hundreds of mysterious balloons appeared around Oxford city centre on Tuesday morning around the RadCam and many colleges

Cambridge hails A*s

OUSU opposes claims that the new A* grade facilitates access

OUSU damns rent

OUSU's 'Rent is too damn high' campaign draws support from US presidential candidate

Battel at Queens

Students express anger over battels rebate confusion

‘A disaster for social mobility’

Oxford unites to condemn latest admissions proposals to introduce extra places for higher fees

OUSU votes to help end genital cutting

OUSU raises awareness to help end female genital cutting

BNC ball goes green

Brasenose makes a pioneering move to host Oxford's first carbon-neutral ball

Union Hasan-‘t forgotten Ali

Standing committee votes 6-5 to keep Ali's Senior Disciplinary hearing

Man Guilty of student rape

Repeat offender convicted for student rape at John Radcliffe Hospital
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