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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.

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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.

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Oxford Reform Society registers for Michaelmas

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

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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."

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‘Sheriff of Magdalen’ appointed

Role will involve tracking 'John the Porter'

Nowt so queer as Brasenose

New role for LGBT representative in college after students accused of removing "queer" history posters

Analysis: Self-rustication

A self-rusticated student explains why it's time for Oxford to look at the way it deals with rustication

When it gets too much: a year out

With 680 students suspending their studies a year, a Cherwell investigation shows inconsistent levels of support across colleges

OUSU passes motion on paid internships

JCR Presidents back paid intern campaign.

OCA: Now we care and share

Conservative Association launch social mobility policy at Private Members' Club in Mayfair

Street pastors help Oxford

Oxford is to see the introduction of a 'Street Pastor' scheme later this year.

Alco on call for 24-hour drinking

A new home delivery service, offering alcohol, cigarettes and condoms is set to begin trading.

Saucy Somerville demands striptease

JCR President John McElroy was mandated to perform a striptease.

Analysis: violence

Josh Rhodes argues that Oxford's violence is the result of lack of thought

New College network open to hackers

'Insecure’ booking system taken offline

Cardinal cock-up

Calls to paramedics, an insufficient number of security officers and overcrowding caused chaos at Cardinals' Cocktails.

St John’s told: "Grow Up"

Future of SJC Guest Dinners threatened.

Trinity fish murdered

Fish-pond poisoned with detergent by Balliol college students.

Brasenose college repeatedly trashed

Break-in at Frewin Court Annexe causes alarm.

University press officer dies in an accident

Carbon monoxide poisoning is believed to be the cause of death.

Poetry’s poisoned chalice

Nominations open for this year's Professorship

Oriel "sorry" for exchange antics

Oriel students admit drunkenness but deny assault.

Queen’s President pressured to resign again

Roberts criticises Provost's opposition to to his Presidency.

Student discovers heart-shaped galaxy

An Oxford graduate student has discovered what is thought to be the world’s first heart shaped galaxy.

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