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Oxford University launches Ebola vaccine trial in Uganda

Ugandan participants in a clinical safety study received an Oxford developed Ebola vaccine this week.  Researchers vaccinated the first participants on 6th October in Masaka, Uganda. The phase follows the...

Innovation and technology define Vice-Chancellor’s annual Oration

Vice-Chancellor Professor Irene Tracey opened the new academic year on Wednesday, 7th October, with...

Striking workers demonstrate at Oxford University Press

A demonstration in favour of striking finance workers was held outside the Oxford University Press (OUP) last week, as a dispute over offshoring at the world’s oldest publishing house continues.

Pitt Rivers Museum returns Māori artefact to New Zealand

The Pitt Rivers Museum, with assistance from The Homebound Project, has returned a kahu...

Oxford’s top choirs lag behind national gender trends

Strolling around college quads certain evenings of the week, you’re likely to catch a glimpse of a sea of waist-high gowns and ruffled collars...

Linacre College names boat after river campaign group

Linacre College women’s first team names new boat after anti-pollution campaign group. The unveiling of River Action took place on 20 April at Linacre...

New humanities faculty building to open in 2025

A new humanities facility, located in the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter along Woodstock Road, is to join the faculty buildings of Oxford University. The Schwarzman...

Biology department urged to stand against badger culling

The department of Biology at the University of Oxford is facing calls for action against badger culling in Oxfordshire in a petition presented to...

SU-supported College Disparities Campaign launches to create equal ‘Oxford experience’

Following the release of The College Disparities Report, a subsequent College Disparities Campaign has announced its launch. The Campaign uses the findings of the...

Cornmarket Street and Queen Street to undergo ‘extensive repair works’

Oxford’s Cornmarket Street and Queen Street are scheduled to undergo "extensive repair works’’. Andrew Gant, head of transport management, announced at Oxfordshire County Council’s...

Delayed New College accommodation which forced students into hotels officially opens

New College’s Gradel Quad has officially opened after month-long delays. The Quad, opened by Oxford’s Vice-Chancellor, Irene Tracey, was built to provide college accommodation...

Christ Church Picture Gallery recovers stolen painting

One of the three paintings stolen from Christ Church Picture Gallery during a high-profile heist in March 2020 was returned, according to a joint...

EDI report reveals only one in three Oxford academics are women

The new University equality and diversity report shows women make up only one in three Oxford academics. The workforce is significantly more diverse in...

Biology department equality displays repeatedly defaced

The Biology department’s EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) noticeboard and flags have been repeatedly defaced, according to emails sent by the department heads. An...

Oxford Union believes populism is a threat to democracy

On Thursday night, the Oxford Union voted in favour of the motion “This House Believes that Populism is a Threat to Democracy.” The final...

‘Rally for Gaza’ protest at Oxford Union talk featuring Nancy Pelosi

"A protest organised by student solidarity campaigns Oxford Palestine Society and Youth Demand has broken out in front of the Oxford Union where Nancy Pelosi is speaking."

Amal and George Clooney speak at Oxford’s New Theatre

Amal and George Clooney made an appearance at New Theatre in Oxford as part of the Skoll World Forum annual summit last Friday. The...

Bodleian Libraries acquire rare Johann Sebastian Bach Manuscript through Acceptance in Lieu Scheme

The Bodleian Libraries have gained ownership of the autographed manuscript of Johann Sebastian Bach’s cantata for Ascension Day – ‘Auf Christi Himmelfahrt allein’ –...

Zero Emissions Zone lowers air pollution, report shows

With the introduction of the zero emission zone (ZEZ), Oxford city centre has seen reduced pollution and traffic levels. A new council report has...

Oxford University Liberal Democrats set to return

The Oxford University Liberal Democrats (OULD) is set to restart this Trinity term. Their current president, Zagham Farhan, a first-year University College student, spoke...

Your right to know: Oxford colleges’ non-compliance with FOI requests

Under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2000, members of the public have the right to request certain information from public authorities, which are...

Oriel College removes 18th century painting ‘over fears it would offend students’

"Critics have said the painting was removed over fears it would offend students"

Oxford University releases new mental health toolkit for students

During Hilary vacation on University Mental Health Day, the University of Oxford released a new mental health toolkit for students as part of a...

Oxford University Press’ American workers prepare to strike

The US National Labor Relations Board, an American government agency, has filed a complaint against Oxford University Press (OUP) on charges that OUP has...

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