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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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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

Students attack college welfare ‘lottery’

Disturbing disparities have emerged in the quality of welfare and pastoral care provided by different colleges.

Corpus thrash Exeter in University Challenge

Corpus Christi beat Exeter University 350-15

Teenager confesses to student attack

A man has confessed to carrying out a brutal attack on an Oxford student.

Council spot checks on club fire safety

Oxfordshire Fire Services is making surprise visits to clubs this week to check their safety procedures.

Fire breaks out at Oxford cinema

A fire broke out on the Odeon cinema on George Street.

Exeter JCR motion to ban kissing

Exeter College has narrowly escaped a ban on kissing in the JCR

Secret to locust swarms discovered

Oxford scientists unlock hormone key to locust plagues

Students missing out on vital financial support

A survey conducted by Cherwell has revealed that up to eighty percent of Oxford undergraduates are not aware of the university funding available to them.

Cultural diversity seminar praised as "worthwhile"

Oxford University U21 rugby team attended a cultural diversity course last week, following investigations into their infamous "Bring a fit Jew" and "Safari" themed socials.
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