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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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Anger over disparities for exam rewards

Financial rewards for prelims success range from £60 to £300 depending on college

Fresher destroys Brasenose properties

Two students' rooms have been destroyed after a Brasenose first year left the bath running

New Government internships for graduates

Three month internships will give graduates skills and work experience

Widow to resume studies

The widow of a Brasenose student who died last Trinty has returned to Oxford

OUBC argues with conservation group

The Wallingford boat house has become the centre of a row over public rights

‘Black Peter’ celebration causes anger

A party held by the Dutch Society has provoked outrage at Univ

Oxford wins world debating championships

For the second year running, Oxford has won the World Universities Debating Championships

Two Oxford students arrested for blockade of Stansted airport in climate protest.

Two Oxford students took part in a protest at Stansted, halting flights

Government intern scheme to help graduates find jobs

Government announced plans for a National Internship Scheme to help graduates facing toughest job market in a generation.

Credit crunch cuts Oxford’s assets

The economic downturn has cost Oxford University an estimated £100 million

Oxford science grads win prize with plan to save the bees

A team of graduates from Oxford University has won the Environment Young Entrepreneurs Scheme.

Somerville to be fined for food fight mayhem

The outgoing Dean of Somerville College has threatened to fine the entire JCR for the damage caused by a food fight at the college's Michaelmas Dinner.

Research at Oxford is "world-leading"

Oxford University's research quality has once again been judged one of the best in the UK, coming second only to Cambridge

ITV drops Oxford Boat Race

ITV will not renew its contract to broadcast the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race beyond 2010.

Under 21 Rugby team to receive diversity lessons

Oxford's U21 squad must attend a cultural diversity course after investigations into alleged anti-Semitic behaviour.

Nobel economist addresses University

Nobel prize-winning economist Muhammad Yunus spoke at the Sheldonian on Tuesday

Infertile academic seeks Oxbridge donor

An infertile London academic has requested an egg donor from Oxbridge in an attempt to increase her chances of having an 'intellectual' baby.

Wadham elections violated constitution

Irregular voting methods may trigger re-run of Michelmas Student Union election

Fellow proposes all dons be made professors

An Oxford academic has proposed that all dons holding permanent posts should be given the title "professor".

Oxford’s Space Age

Oxford academics have helped create the Venus Express, a spacecraft devoted solely to studying planet Venus.
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