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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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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.

Vegetarians less likely to suffer from cancer

Vegetarians are 12% less likely to develop cancer than meat eaters, according to research carried out at Oxford University.

University ups swine flu alert to red

Oxford University has upped its swine flu alert status to the red 3 phase, as second student at Oxford falls ill.

Oxford student arrested in Iran

Fears are growing for the safety of an Oxford University student arrested two weeks ago as he was trying to leave Iran.

Mood nightclub to be closed

Mood Music Cocktail Bar, a popular George Street nightspot, is forced to close following the revocation of its licence by the Oxford City Council.

No confidence in SEH bursar

A motion of No Confidence in Teddy Hall's bursar was passed unanimously by the college's JCR last Sunday.

Holywell protesters speak up for refugees

Oxford students gathered on Wednesday night to protest against the treatment of refugees in Britain.

Keble boys cause college ruckus

Keble College rugby team are facing disciplinary action after wreaking havoc at St Peter's College during a crew date.

Cullen to preside over the Union

Stuart Cullen has been voted on Friday to be the next president of the Oxford Union.

First disabled actor on Eastenders to go to Oxford

The first disabled actor on Eastenders is to play an Oxford student in the soap.

Oxford don calls on Queen

An Oxford professor has urged the Queen to use her powers to call an election if Gordon Brown resigns from office.

Oxford graduate in Big Brother house

Oxford graduate and entrepreneur Freddie Fisher was one of the 16 contestants to enter the Big Brother house last Thursday.

80-year-old infiltrates gardens

An 80-year-old banned for life from Oxford Botanic Garden defied officials by sneaking into the gardens in disguise.

Students remember Tiananmen

Oxford Amnesty International group organised a march and silent vigil last Thursday to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre.

Students unite against fascism

Protesters on Cornmarket street staged a demonstration against the British National Party.

Oxford students hire private tutors

The number of Oxford students hiring private tutors has increased sharply over the past two years
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