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University launches changes to disciplinary policies on new webpage

CW: sexual assault Oxford University has published a new webpage setting out its “approach to preventing and responding to harassment and sexual misconduct”. The page brings together policies and guidance...

Oxford spinout OrganOx acquired by Terumo in record $1.5 billion deal

OrganOx, a University of Oxford spinout specialising in organ preservation technology, has been acquired...

Your Party society launched as ‘union of the left’ at Oxford

A new political society promising to “facilitate the discussion of left-wing ideas” has been...

Oxford colleges take Aviva to High Court in COVID-19 insurance case

Twenty-nine Oxford colleges have launched High Court proceedings against insurance firm Aviva. The case,...

Oxford student diagnosed with swine flu

A postgraduate student at Oxford has contracted swine flu.

New race for poetry post begins

The speculation who can replace Ruth Padel as the Oxford Professor of Poetry has begun.

Construction projects anger students

Students have expressed outrage at the disruption caused by college building schemes.

Oxford mayor sets up Ikeda fund

Oxford Mayor Mary Clarkson has set up a fund to help injured student Kentao Ikeda

Climate protesters swarm city centre

Cycling protesters dressed as suffragettes have demonstrated in Oxford's centre against university's climate change policy.

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St Anne's JCR has elected a white, middle-class male heterosexual representative.

Britain "worse" than East Germany for Civil Liberties

Britons have less freedom and privacy than East Germans did twenty years ago, according to an Oxford University Professor.

Canadian university offers post to Derek Walcott

Nobel laureate has been offered a teaching position in Canada.

Aspirin may bring more risks than benefits

The benefits of long-term use of aspirin for healthy people do not outweigh the risks, researchers at Oxford University have concluded.

Christ Church JCR President to be baptised

Christ Church JCR has voted in favour of a proposition to "baptise" new JCR Presidents.

Humans to hear shapes and taste words

Humans can hear shapes and sizes and taste words, Oxford University researchers have found.

OUSU policy review criticised

Oxford Universiyt Student Union council is facing criticism for an "irrelevant" discussion of policies that are due to expire this term.

Exposed: Oxford sex laid bare

Historians get the most action, only 15% of students are still to lose their virginity and you are much more likely to achieve a First Class degree if you are homosexual.

OUSU criticised for "irrelevant" discussion

Controversial abortion issues have surfaced as OUSU considers its lapsing policies.

Vice-chancellor’s society for donors

Oxford University has set up a new society to recognise those who donate money to the institution.

LMH students left without rooms

A delay in building at Lady Margaret Hall means over 40 undergraduates will be forced to live out next term.

Balliol JCR gives living wage to staff

Balliol JCR has become the first common room to sign up to pay a Living Wage to its staff.

SSL experiences power cut

Social Sciences Library and two colleges nearby were hit by a power cut on Tuesday evening.

Oxford gears up for local elections

Student votes could prove pivotal in the battle between the Lib Dems and Labours

Activists attack M&S over Israeli imported goods

Pro-Palestinian students staged a protest last Sunday outside a branch of Marks & Spencer's.

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