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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.

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.

Oxford Reform Society registers for Michaelmas

The University of Oxford has a Reform UK society for the first time, after...

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."

Colleges duplicate on ball theme

Alice in Wonderland will be the focus of two college balls this summer as two colleges use strikingly similar themes.

"Seafood Extravaganza" angers college

Mess left in a student kitchen in Pembroke was so appalling that the scout cleaning it was "physically sick."

OUSU Gaza motion splits JCRs

JCRs have divided over controversial OUSU Gaza motion.

Over £1000 of goods stolen from Wadham

A spate of thefts this week have resulted in £1000 worth of goods being stolen from students.

Unpaid battels total £200,000

Pembroke has announced that it is owed £200,000 from late battels payments

Christ Church defeated in kebab van row

Christ Church authorities have this week lost their battle to have a kebab seller relocated away from college, to the delight of the JCR

Oxford poetry post up for grabs

The position of poetry Professor is to become vacant

Cannabis den raided

Oxford police raided a property on Howard Street last Sunday, seizing one hundred cannabis plants.

Ratings rise on countdown

Channel 4 has reported a rise in ratings

Boffins reveal chess gender gap

Too few women are playing chess

Thirst Lodge lap-dance plans binned

Thirst Lodge has been forced to retract its application to stage lap-dancing nights.

Fire services investigate Oxford nightclubs

Nightclubs accused of failing in fire safety proceedures.

Kukui to face license review

Nightclub facing license view following concerns regarding level of violence and overcrowding.

Somerville JCR fined £1000 for food fight damage

The ex-dean to Somerville has fined the student body after a food fight at Michaelmas dinner.

Oxford student victim of racist attack

A Jewish student from Pembroke was attacked after a pro-Israel rally in London.

OUSU careers handbook criticised

The careers handbook has come under fire for putting style over substance

Clarendon sit-in students claim victory

The Bodleian sit-in protest has been hailed a victory by student demonstrators

Elite sports club to partially admit women

Vincent's Club allows women to enter unaccompanied in evenings only

Oxford Union in financial crisis

The Oxford Union is in serious financial jeopardy following a backlog of financial mismanagement and a loss of sponsorship.

Animal rights activist on trial

Court hears of activist group's intimidation.

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