Saturday 2nd May 2026

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Trade unions and students rally in Oxford to mark General Strike centenary

The march commemorated the anniversary of the 1926 General Strike. Those attending included the Oxford and District Trade Union Council, the University and College Union and students, including a group from the Oxford Labour Club.

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. 

Peter’s rent strike over fire safety find

Peter's students delay payment of rent until college responds to concerns over fire safety.

Mephedrone: Oxford student drug use revealed

Cherwell investigation reveals students' use of drug as "study aid".

Oxford’s clubbing monopoly criticised

Critics claim that the OUSU-backed merger of two events promotion companies has limited the choices of Oxford students.

Funding cuts threaten homeless centre

Council report recommends funding cuts to homeless centres in the city.

Khan visits the Oxford Union

Imran Khan, a leading political figure in Pakistan, spoke at the Union this Tuesday.

Baroness Greenfield sacked

Oxford professor Susan Greenfield was controversially removed from her post as director of the Royal Institute.

Fat bums beat fat tums

Oxford research has revealed that fat around your bum and thigh protects against heart disease and diabetes.

Oriel goes carbon neutral

Oriel is the first Oxford college attempting to become carbon neutral.

Berlin Philharmonic visits Oxford

Berlin Philharmonic set to visit Oxford in May.

St Catz porter resigns claiming discrimination

A senior member of staff has been accused of Islamophobia.

Barman slams college management

Fired Wadham barman claims 'harassment'.

Homophobia allegations after LawSoc ball

Student discharged after spending a night in a cell.

Ex-Oxford Professor appointed Chairman of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs

Ex-Oxford Professor Les Iversen has been appointed Chairman of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs to the government.

Oxford RAG is failing to raise

Oxford RAG lags behind equivalents at other universities.

Brasenose left in limbo after the room ballot

30 students do not know where they will live next year.

University in the red

Oxford University records a deficit for the first time in over 20 years.

Finals still favour white men

New statistics reveal disability and ethnicity gaps, while the gender gap remains.

Flag protesters convicted

Oxford students charged with criminal damage after defacing a Canadian flag.

Disabled Romanian orphan wins place at Oxford

The eighteen-year-old received an offer from Keble College.

Loans fiasco leads to resignations

SLC directors resign after inquiry criticises the company for "conspicuous failure".

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