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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.

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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”.

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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.

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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.

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Proctors punish OUCA after racism scandal

The association will no longer be able to use the University's name or attend Freshers' Fair.

Police patrols increase after a series of Oxford thefts

'Operation Buzzard' focuses police force on dangerous areas to protect foreign students.

Travel ban for Oxford conference attendees

Two groups of students from North Africa were prevented from entering the UK as they traveled to an Oxford-based conflict conference last week.

MPs attack University "degree inflation"

Grade inflation is above average in the elite Russell Group, which includes Oxford, according to a select committee report.

Prime Minister visits Labour Club

Gordon Brown visits members of Oxford University Labour Club to congratulate on success of council elections.

Oxford cavers call out spanish rescue team

Members of Oxford Cave Club rescued in Spanish mountains

Tariq Ramadan the new Islamic Studies Chair

Top academic appointed as Chair of Islamic Studies at Oxford

Oxford scientists discover transparent aluminium

Oxford scientists working in Hamburg claim to have discovered transparent aluminium with the use of laser technology.

Tories’ uni lives captured by Channel 4

A drama about David Cameron and Boris Johnson's time at Oxford University has been commissioned by Channel 4.

Oxford tuition fees set to soar above £7000

The price of an Oxford education could double with fees predicted to rise above £7000 by 2013.

Applications to Oxford up by 12.5%

Oxford University has once again seen a rise in the number of applicants for its courses.

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Union bans OUCA hustings in Frewin Court

The Oxford Union society has banned the Oxford University Conservative Association (OUCA) from holding hustings or any in-camera events in the Union buildings.

Oxford choir in Harry Potter movie

The Choir of Queen's College recorded a song for the soundtrack of 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince'.

Frayn named the next Professor of Theatre

Playwright Michael Frayn will take up the post of Professor of Contemporary Theatre at St Catz.

Oxford academics honoured by the Royal Society

Four Oxford academics have won recognition from the Royal Society for the excellence of their work.

Oxford banker falls to death

Anjool Malde, an Oxford graduate and city banker, fell to his death last week as he jumped from the rooftop of a restaurant in London.

Swine flu fears cause further cancellations

Two Oxbridge teaching camps to China have been cancelled following concerns over swine flu.

New healthcare centre for the university

Oxford University has announced plans for a new £8m research centre that will provide personalised healthcare.

Oxford Union plans memorial event for Jackson

The Oxford Union is planning to host a memorial talk in honour of Michael Jackson.

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

Oxford Mutual Aid re-opens after month-long closure

Local election manifestos published as student candidates contest key wards

Carl Benjamin disinvited from Oxford Union amid backlash from FemSoc and IHH

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