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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."

Bod pardons book thieves

Book amnesty to be held next week.

Expenses show increased spending

Colleges spending more on tutorial staff and teaching resources.

Trashed students barred from pubs

KA extends ban to all students in gowns.

Bod to exhibit ancient treasures

The Bodleian library will hold an exhibition to celebrate the University’s treasures this summer.   It will include previously unseen objects, documents and artifacts including...

Mel Broughton trial postponed

The trial of well-known animal rights activist Mel Broughton has been postponed until Thursday 12 June.   Broughton, who was a founding member of the...

OUSU facing voting reforms

Row over eligibility to vote in LGBT and minorities rep elections.

Oxford restaurant in BBC show

An Oxford restaurant has been taken over by a BBC reality series on entrepreneurs. Sahara, an eatery on Blue Boar Street in Oxford city...

‘Sex discrimination’ at Christ Church

Musician feels sidelined for not conforming to 'male indie stereotype'.

Patten criticises government policies

The Times newspaper labels it an “attack” on the government’s policies.

Uni appeals Bod depository block

£5 million donation on hold until appeal succeeds.

Honorary degree for Jordan’s king

Doctor of Civil Law diploma and fellowship awarded.

Wadham ceiling collapses in rain

Student forced to leave water-damaged room.

Students join scout higher pay call

Scouts hit out a lack of respect from colleges.

Thesps hoard play profits

Unaccountable companies kept money intended for reinvestment.

Grad pay still lags behind Tabs

Cambridge and UCL graduates receive higher starting salaries.

Bird flu strikes Oxfordshire farm

Outbreak occurred just 15 miles from Gatecrasher.

Cocaine found at OUSU HQ

Traces were found in toilets at OUSU's Bonn Square offices. Five out of eight cubicles at the Oxford Union also tested positive.

Next Vice-Chancellor nominated

Current Provost of Yale nominated to succeed John Hood

Women’s football fun day

Women's football

Dalai Lama receives mixed reception

VIDEO: Dalai Lama greeted by protestors and supporters in Oxford

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