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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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First students facing £150 trashing fines

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Lincoln College chapel vandalised

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No-confidence motion in SU Vice President passes first reading

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‘Not Here, Not Anymore’ holds protest against Oxford Uni’s sexual assault policy

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Oxfordshire authorities set up cycling safety group amid calls for “fundamental change”

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Bank of America pledges £1.2 million to Oxford for greenhouse gas removal

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Prince Charles talks to University College students about access

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Government cuts ties with NUS over ‘antisemitic rot’

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Faces of Oxford: a morning with Hertford Porter Nikki Benton

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New LGBTQI+ nightclub set to open

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Annual Town and Gown run takes place in Oxford

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University launches graduate scholarship scheme for Ukrainian students

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University sees ‘stark’ decline in EU students post-Brexit

The number of pupils admitted to Oxford University from EU countries has halved in the past five years, according to the University’s annual admissions...

Oxford campus appears in Netflix’s Anatomy of a Scandal

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University 2021 admissions report: smaller cohort, more diversity

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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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