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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."

Oxford scientists don’t need to chill

Oxford scientists have found a method of increasing the shelf life of vaccines.

Arrest at Kukui after phone thefts

A 27 year old man was arrested in Kukui nightclub in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

‘Sexbridge’ blog media sensation

Anonymous blogger speaks exclusively to Cherwell.

University proposes changes to fee payback

Oxford calls for end of 'expensive' subsidy to middle classes.

More protests over lapdancing plans

200 gather to voice their discontentment.

Eat your words, says Brasenose JCR

Student mandated to eat dictionary.

Ayalon: the aftermath

Mr Ayalon suggests policy change as a result of the incident.

Rad-ical same sex hand holding

Same sex hand-holding on Valentine's Day.

‘Stinking’ intruders break into Lincoln

Concerns raised over college security.

OUSU supports Iranian students

Iranian regime still in place, despite OUSU intervention.

Libraries down 2.5 million

Digitalisation to blame for rising deficit.

‘Stinking’ intruders force way into Lincoln

Concerns raised over security after girl finds stranger at foot of bed.

Rolling in it

Why Oxford students don't have it so bad with finances.

Campaign condemns low pay in colleges

Living Wage Campaign reveals Christ Church staff paid just £5.80 per hour.

Champagne death over job loss fears

Banker jumped off building after prank email.

Obesity still on the rise

Eighty per cent of men and almost seventy per cent of women will be overweight by 2020.

Plea for lost kitten

New College's pet kitten Otis has been missing for several days, prompting great concern amongst College members.

Perfume range denied by Uni

An Oxford University spokesperson has quashed rumours that the University is planning to launch a perfume and aftershave range.

Teddy Hall condoms vandalised

Free condoms found to have holes.

Oxford says ‘yes’ to fees rise

University supports lifting of cap on fees.

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