Saturday 4th April 2026

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New RAI donation to fund Oxford’s first US politics postgraduate course

The Rothermere American Institute (RAI) has announced a major donation to fund a new Associate Professorship in US Politics and support the launch of a specialist postgraduate course in the field.

Rachel Reeves doubles funding for Oxford-Cambridge corridor

The Chancellor has announced plans for a Greater Oxford Development Corporation and doubled funding for the "growth corridor" to £800 million.

Oxford University’s Nuffield Department of Primary Care launches International Advisory Board

The Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences has recently announced a new International Advisory Board (IAB) to provide independent advice and international perspectives to support the Department’s Strategy 2025-2030. 

Timothée Chalamet appointed Visiting Professor of the Arts

The French-American actor Timothée Chalamet has been appointed Visiting Professor of the Arts for...

Stabbed to death in Oxford

A young man was stabbed to death in Oxford last Friday. A 23- year-old local man has since been arrested on suspicion of murder....

Robbers elude Jesus

Thieves made off with two students’ credit cards and a mobile phone from Jesus College, despite being questioned by porters after arousing suspicions that...

A very gay May morning

Oxford’s traditional May Day celebrations went off without serious incident, despite several people ignoring police recommendations and jumping from Magdalen Bridge. 8,500 people...

Bus smash carnage

Several parked cars were damaged in Jericho on Saturday as a bus driver lost control of his vehicle after making a right turn into...

Sexy environmentalists cry wolf

A recent report by Oxford University academics has blamed environmental charities for ‘sexing up’ the threat of climate change in an attempt to increase...

Launch of can ban poster plan

Oxford City Council and police have launched a poster campaign to publicise the ban on drinking in the city centre. The posters will be...

Sub-fusc tour auction

An enterprising Oxford graduate has attempted to sell a special tour of Oxford online. The person set up an online listing on eBay, and...

Blessed Couples

Father John Hyde of the Open Episcopal Church blessed pledges of commitment by same sex couples on May Day.ARCHIVE: 1st week TT 2004 

Surfing and rock at Wadstock

Another Wadstock has eclectically rocked suitably anoraked Wadhamites and their lucky guests. The College’s annual music festival took place on the evening of May...

Top of a United world

Oxford University delegates shone in the World Model United Nations conference, held in Egypt this Easter. The twentyfour- delegate, intercollegiate team debated with other...

Foreign influx is fake

Oxford University dismissed talk of an influx of foreign students this week, following Saturday’s admission of ten new states to the European Union. ...

Tab creates colleges

Cambridge is set to meet a growing demand for places by opening three new colleges. The plans, if approved of by the local council,...

News in Brief

Harry’s the business Said Business School hired a man from East London to pose as Harry Potter for the day, brightening up luncheon at...

Thoughts of the Week…

If yet another malicious union tribunal wasn’t enough to further disillusion the ordinary student from the pathetic self-important joke that is Oxford student politics...

DRINK: Maxwell’s

There are so many great things about this stalwart of student alcoholism that it’s hard not to be too gushing in one’s praise. Drinks...

EAT: Liaison

It is so refreshing to find a restaurant in Oxford that is truly authentic; you won’t find the modern British twist on the spring...

‘Hats life

In a parallel universe, the sun is shining on Oxford, and the clever students are donning hats for a number of reasons. Not only...

Fashionistas ‘flaunt it’

The prestigious halo of academia which surrounds Oxford means that it is not often described as the central hub of student style and innovation....

It’s a wonderful world

A new book out this week: Fifty Facts That Should Change the World by Jessica Williams, charts a series of horrifying statistics that gives...

Safari Envy

The ranger sat back in his chair, his hands clasped comfortably behind his head. He gazed around at the collection of English gap-year students...

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