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Union President-Elect faces criticism after comments about Charlie Kirk’s death

President-Elect of the Oxford Union George Abaraonye is receiving backlash for his positive comments on Charlie Kirk’s death. Abaraonye posted on his Instagram yesterday the statement: “Charlie Kirk is...

University launches changes to disciplinary policies on new webpage

CW: sexual assault Oxford University has published a new webpage setting out its “approach to...

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...

Corpus triumphs in University Challenge

Corpus Christi has won this year's University Challenge after beating the University of Manchester by 275 points to 190 in Monday's grand final.

Gordon Brown to deliver Romanes lecture

Number 10 has confirmed that Prime Minister Gordon Brown will be giving the auspicious Romanes lecture in Oxford on Friday.

Fears new visa rules will deter foreign applicants

Universities have expressed concern that strict new immigration rules could deter international students from applying to the UK.

Proctors hunt for sit-in students

University Proctors are attempting to track down the pro-Palestine protesters who barricaded themselves in the Bodleian.

Brasenose student to run for Labour MP

A Brasenose student, Andrew Lomas, will run for Labour MP in the next general election.

Suspected brothel raided on Marston Road

Police have raided a suspected brothel in Marston, arresting three women.

Student survey slams Oxford nightlife

Students have slammed Oxford's poor nightlife, scoring the town an average of just 5/10 for "going out" as part of a survey of university cities.

Oxford atheists found national movement

Oxford University students have been involved in the creation of a new nationwide secular society.

Controversy over note-sharing website

Oxford students are selling their notes for money to GradeGuru.com, a note sharing website, where other students can then download the notes for free.

Motion to allow multiple terms in OUSU comes under fire

A controversial motion that would allow OUSU sabbatical officers to run for multiple terms in office has been attacked by members of the student body.

Green activists’ Valentine gesture

Oxford's Vice Chancellor, John Hood, has received at least a thousand cards this Valentine's Day.

Gormley statue placed without planning permission

A seven foot statue has been erected on the roof of Exeter College, despite it lacking planning permission.

Hilda’s forced to abandon Ball theme

Controversy has engulfed the Balliol and St Hilda's balls, forcing St Hilda's to change their theme at the last minute.

Row over room benefits for St John’s JCR reps

A motion by St John's College to give JCR reps an advantage in the housing ballot has been defeated.

Protest against Uni ‘war crimes’

A group of students marched through Oxford's city centre today last Wednesday to protest against the University's investment in the arms trade.

SPEAK protester sentenced to 10 years

Animal rights activist Mel Broughton has been found guilty in a re-trial.

OUSU Gaza motion defeated

After four and half hours of heated debate, OUSU Council has voted against the motion to condemn the conflict in Gaza.

Union attacked in charity profits scandal

The Oxford Union Society has come under fire for misleading members about the profits received from charity events held on the premises.

Students injured in Turl Street brawl

A fight between notorious rival colleges, Jesus and Exeter, has left students injured and bicycles broken.

OUSU Gaza motion fails

After a four and half hours of debate, OUSU council has voted to abandon its controversial motion on the Israel conflict

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