Tuesday 10th March 2026

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Oxford study to examine digital barriers for care-experienced children

A new study led by Oxford researchers will investigate the barriers to developing digital skills faced by children in the care system.

‘Our Feminism Knows No Borders’ protest on International Women’s Day 

Around a hundred protesters gathered at the Clarendon building this afternoon in an International...

Student loan reforms promised following opposition from MPs

Concerns have been voiced among MPs over the state of the student loans system...

Catherine Xu wins Oxford Union presidency for MT26

Catherine Xu running for the #TRUST slate has been elected Union President for Michaelmas...

Somerville-Jesus Ball cancelled

Somerville College has been forced to cancel the proposed Somerville-Jesus Ball following the resignation of their Bursar over the long vacation.

Floods strike Wadham rooms

Wadham students have been forced to leave their rooms after flooding in the college on Thursday night

OUSU to take months to replace ‘vital’ officer

OUSU has found itself without a 'vital' member of its team after the abrupt departure of their Strategic and Financial Manager.

SPEAK on trial

Animal rights activist Mel Broughton has appeared in court accused of conspiring to burn down parts of Oxford University.

Post-grad attack suspects appear in court

The teenagers suspected of brutally bludgeoning an Oxford postgraduate have appeared in court this week.

Islamic protests over female preacher

A visiting professor has sparked protests from members of the Muslim community.

JCR tabloid revolution continues

Students at Christ Church have voted to add The Sun and The Daily Mirror to their JCR newspaper subscriptions.

Union to rip up own rulebook

The rules of the Oxford Union are set for a radical overhaul after sweeping changes to the society's rulebook were revealed.

Uni degrees to include ‘report cards’

Students across Britain will now receive a 'report card' along with their traditional degree classification.

Pembroke accused of post-match violence

A Pembroke student has allegedly punched a porter from St John's College, Cambridge, after losing a rugby match last week.

Varsity secure new sponsor

The future of the Varsity rugby match is safe, as a new sponsor stepped in this week to back the historic game between Oxford and Cambridge.

Go private, London academic tells Oxford

Oxford should go private, as it is a "finishing school for the privileged," a leading academic has declared.

Oxford lecture tops iTunes chart

Oxford University is currently topping the charts on iTunes U, a free lecture podcast service.

Oxford city centre to be transformed

Oxford City Council has unveiled radical plans to transform the city centre, making it more pedestrian-friendly.

Student hero honoured

A student from Lincoln College has received an award from the High Sheriff of Oxfordshire in recognition of an act of bravery.

Motorcyclist jailed for 130mph YouTube video

A motorcyclist who published a YouTube video of himself speeding at 130 mph on the wrong side of an Oxfordshire road has been jailed for 12 weeks.

Impeachment proposed for fake degree minister

More than 20 members of the Iranian Parliament have petitioned to impeach Ali Kordan.

Alan Bennett’s drawings discovered

The drawings and witty asides of Alan Bennett, author and playwright, have been unearthed in a new publication of Exeter college’s ‘JCR Suggestions book’.

Hives outbreak after Coven foam party

Student clubbers have had to be treated for gruesome skin rashes after partying at a Freshers' Week foam night.

Widdecombe defends ‘sexist’ OUCA poster

OUCA has sparked outrage after allegations that the society used sexist publicity material.

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