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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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Somerville drop HumSci

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Defying Uni’s advice: student jobs

Term-time work pays for student luxuries.

University denies freeze on student intake

Funding crisis prompts concern over places, but Oxford will continue to admit 3000 students per year.

Students launch anti-cuts campaign

Campaign releases reasonable wage figures for employers.

Poor JCRs £90,000 worse off

Investigation reveals striking disparities in JCRs' wealth.

Sikh Temple ordered to close

Future uncertain for last place of worship available to Sikhs in the city.

Oriel students form gleeful club

Students at Oriel are setting up their own glee club inspired by the popular TV show Glee.

Fraudulent LMH fresher sent down

A student forged parts of his UCAS form to secure a place at Oxford.

Meat Free Mondays – surely some misteak?

Three colleges have adopted the Meat Free Mondays concept.

Wadham bar prices rise in cash

Drinks prices in the Wadham bar have risen by up to 25 per cent for those paying in cash, after the college introduced a Bod Card payment system this term.