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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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Bar Risa closes

The night club has closed after owners Jongleurs went into liquidation last Tuesday.

Students welcome inquiry into the loans fiasco

OUSU and suffering Oxford students have welcomed an "overdue" government inquiry announced this week into the Student Loans Company (SLC).

‘Operation Confidence’ is launched by the police

A campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour was launched this week by Thames Valley Police.

Scientists influence the memory of fruit flies

Scientists are now able to directly influence the memory of fruit flies.

Lectures – Kukui – The Alps?

Oxford airport has announced its first international flights plan.

Students set a challenge for Oxford’s leaders

Students call on the University body to cut carbon emissions.

Local anger at student eateries

Students keep filthy restaurants in business.

Oxymoron banned from Freshers’ Fair

Leaflets made by the student-run publication The Oxymoron were confiscated and banned from Freshers' Fair last week.

Oxford dispel interview myths

Sample questions clear up confusion over interviews.

Swine flu breaks out across the University

Swine flu and freshers' flu make many students bedridden.

Students targeted in violent attacks

Three separate violent attacks occur during Freshers' week.

Private schools dominate top Universities

Report shows Oxford one of few top Universities where state school numbers are up.

‘Tab Totty’ angers Cambridge Women’s Union

Cambridge's new tabloid magazine has been offended feminists.

Garett named Professor of Broadcast Media

The producer who brought 'Hustle' to our screens to lecture in Oxford

Oxford drops PPP

Philosophy, Physiology and Psychology course to be replaced by a Biomedical Sciences course.

Juggling increases your brain power

Oxford scientists study shows increase of 5% in white matter for jugglers.

Campaigners challenge colleges over unethical investments

Anti-arms campaigners graffiti colleges ahead of the socially responsible investment review.

Mertonians hit by rent hike

Merton rents have been upped 12% this year due to a deal struck four years ago

Pakistani students refused visas

Students waiting for UK visas prevented from taking up their places at Oxford.

The outsider: Andrew Hamilton

Cherwell interview new Vice Chancellor, Andrew Hamilton

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