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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."

Golden Compass sequel in doubt

The sequel to the film adaptation of Philip Pullman's novel "The Golden Compass" has allegedly been shelved.

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.

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