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Proctors’ Office investigations into AI plagiarism rise 46% in a year

Cases are on the rise, whilst the majority of AI plagiarism investigations in the last three years have been in the Social Sciences division, a Cherwell investigation has found.

New scholarship created for Afghan women at Oxford

One scholarship will be awarded to a woman of Afghan descent to study at the University of Oxford each year in a new endowment from the Weidenfeld-Hoffman Trust.

Former L’Oreal CEO donates £30m for new Worcester College library

Worcester College has submitted a  planning application for a new £30 million library, funded entirely by a donation from alumnus and former CEO of L’Oréal Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones.

University style guide criticised by international students 

A style guide issued by the University of Oxford advises staff to use “plain English” to avoid confusing international students.

Wadham SU to fund house party

Controversial decision to fund houseparty celebrating outgoing President's birthday.

Protestors ‘to confront Dalai Lama’

Buddhist protestors angry at "illegal and aggressive ban" on prayer.

Students turn to drugs for exams

Government warning of dangers of 'study drugs' goes unheeded

OUSU council to vet motions

Former RO says changes will not block the influence of ‘hacks’.

Student security risks exposed

Over half of students are letting strangers into colleges; one third wouldn’t immediately report a lost access card or keyfob.

Oxbridge IQ system slammed

Newcastle don claims that IQ is flawed in favour of higher social classes.

Porter quits amidst accusations

Hertford students still unclear on reasons for popular porter's resignation.

Uni launches fundraising drive

Celebrity patrons to front Uni’s ambitious funding campaign.

Dons remain divided

Vice-Chancellor's legacy of "division" continues

Plug pulled on Oxide

Student radio station has been operating without a licence for two years.

Sri Lankan President visits

President Mahinda Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka visited Oxford on 13 May to address the Union.   The talk was received by a full Chamber with representatives...

DVD launched to combat diabetes

An instructive DVD has been released in tandem with a new website by the Diabetes Research Network in the hopes of encouraging sufferers of...

Chelsea gunman’s ChCh funeral

The funeral of Mark Saunders took place at Christ Church last Friday. Saunders was killed by police after he started shooting at passers-by and...

Mummified infant on show

The Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, has loaned the mummified body of an 18-month old infant boy. It will be displayed in art exhibition, Unravelled, in...

China earthquake appeal launched

Joint effort by Oxford societies

JCR presidential candidate fined

Hustings prank results in Christ Church student being reprimanded by police

Finals ‘gender gap’ leaves dons in the dark

Men still outperforming women on average

Teddy Hall deny ‘social crisis’ claims

Oxford Student claims 'out of proportion' and 'exaggerated' say students

Donation drives ‘losing money’

Patrick Macfarlane investigates ineffective college fundraising techniques.

OUSU consider scrapping President

Group reviewing welfare revision recommends creation of four new posts

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