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Oxford-led study develops ‘SimCells’ to target antimicrobial resistance

Researchers led by University of Oxford academic Dr Wei Huang have successfully created biologically engineered cells, designed to target antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bacteria.

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Twelve Oxford colleges do not pay all staff the Oxford Living Wage

At least twelve Oxford colleges were not paying all staff the Oxford Living Wage...

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Rhodes Scholarship suspends Global Constituency applications

The Rhodes Trust announced earlier this month that the Rhodes Scholarship’s Global Constituency will be suspended for the 2026-2027 application cycle.

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Oxford outperforms UK tourism as university attractions hit record highs

Visitor numbers to Oxford’s major attractions have risen sharply, outpacing national trends and reinforcing the city’s position as one of the UK’s most resilient tourism hubs.

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Single-use plastics will be banned from April onward, says Oxford City Council

Oxford's street food vendors react to the council's decision to ban single-use plastic from April.

Parliament supports NDA ban in universities for cases of assault, harassment, and misconduct

Last week, both houses of Parliament agreed on an amendment to the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill which will ban the use of...

Oxford students call for better recorded lecture access

Oxford students are campaigning for lecture recordings to be made accessible to all.

Oxford joins campaign against reopening of “cruel and harmful” Campsfield detention centre

Following a motion passed by Student Council in its 1st Week meeting this term, the Oxford SU has joined the Coalition to Keep Campsfield...

Hundreds march through Oxford in traffic protest turned ‘anti-globalist’ demo

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets in Oxford this Saturday. Most came to take part in an anti-low traffic neighbourhood demonstration, protesting proposed traffic...

These pets are the cats’ meow: Cherwell Pet Show 2023

The pets of Oxford colleges do so much for their stressed students. A friendly tail wag, a lively game of fetch between tutes or...

UCU suspends strike action for 2 weeks following breakthrough in talks

The University and College Union (UCU) has announced that strike action will be paused for two weeks following ‘breakthroughs’ in its negotiations with the...

VP Women, Ellie Greaves, resigns from Oxford SU

VP Women Ellie Greaves has resigned from Oxford SU.

Students brand SU “completely pointless” after election turnout of just 10%, as £150,000 paid to sabbs

Student voter turnout in the Oxford University Student Union elections last week was just 10%, despite numerous pledges by past and present sabbatical officers...

Students raise £9000 for Turkish and Syrian Earthquake relief fund

In response to the ongoing environmental disasters caused by recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, Oxford’s student societies have sought to raise funds for...

Oxford Climate Justice Campaign boycott Careers Service over greenwashing concerns

The Sustainable Careers Week, an initiative organised by Oxford’s Careers Services, has come under fire from the Oxford Climate Justice Campaign (OCJC) due to...

Time for the polls: Date set for SU referendum on NUS membership

Oxford Student Union announced this week that it is to hold a referendum on NUS disaffiliation on Monday 27th February. Polling will be open at...

Oxford issues warnings over gonorrhoea outbreak

Several colleges have issued warnings that gonorrhoea cases are increasing amongst 18-25 year-olds in Oxford, and are urging students to carry condoms if meeting...

European research funding for Oxbridge plummets due to Brexit

Oxford and Cambridge now receive only £1m from European research programmes between them. Previously, the top UK universities received over £130m a year from...

Oxford study shows one third of learning was lost during the pandemic

According to a study published in Human Nature Behaviour on the 30th of January, school children have lost one third of what they would...

Students review ChatGPT as Oxford cautions against its use

Oxford University has cautioned students against the use of new AI software ChatGPT in assessed work and exams.

Nightmarish Spires: Oxford ranked as one of the worst places in England to live

The city of Oxford and three other Oxfordshire towns have been shortlisted on the nation’s list of the worst places to live in England....

Magdalen JCR president resigns following misconduct allegations

The Magdalen JCR president resigned this morning, following allegations of misconduct over which three senior committee members resigned earlier today. In an email sent to...

BREAKING: Magdalen JCR sees mass resignations over president’s “misconduct”

JCR President Ciaron Tobin finds his position increasingly untenable as the executive committee resigns at Magdalen.

BREAKING: Danial Hussain elected SU President

Danial Hussain has been elected as President of the Student Union for the academic year 2023 with 921 votes. The results for the remaining five...

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Oxford-led study develops ‘SimCells’ to target antimicrobial resistance

Twelve Oxford colleges do not pay all staff the Oxford Living Wage

Rhodes Scholarship suspends Global Constituency applications

Oxford outperforms UK tourism as university attractions hit record highs

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