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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.
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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.
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Oxford Reform Society registers for Michaelmas

The University of Oxford has a Reform UK society for the first time, after...
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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."
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Oxford Union votes not to look to the US for leadership

The motion came in the wake of controversial American withdrawal from Afghanistan, which raised questions about the US and its role as a global leader. It failed with 124 votes in favour and 166 against.

English Faculty says Professor Andy Orchard not currently undertaking teaching

In response to an open letter from English students in which they outlined their concerns regarding the Al Jazeera report into sexual harassment at Oxford, the Board of the Faculty of English told students that Professor Orchard will not teach students at undergraduate or Masters level.

Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston speaks at the Oxford Union

Mr Cranston has had an illustrious acting career, and is best-known for his role as Walter White in the hit television series Breaking Bad. He is also known for his appearances as Hal in Malcolm in the Middle and Dr Tim Whatley in Seinfeld.

History professor at centre of harassment allegations will have no contact with students this year

The History Faculty has announced that Professor Peter Thompson has agreed that he will not have any contact with students this year, after allegations of inappropriate behaviour were widely publicised following an Al Jazeera Investigation.

ATIK nightclub closes in solidarity with nightlife boycott

ATIK has released a statement on instagram saying “after much consideration and after listening to both our staff and our guests, we can confirm we’ve taken the decision to close our student night, Park End, on Wednesday 27th October in solidarity with the nightlife boycott.”

Researchers reveal pandemic’s impact on children’s mental health

A new policy briefing by a team of researchers at King’s College London and Oxford University has revealed the profound impact of the Covid-19 pandemic of the mental health of children and young people, as well as setting out various steps which can be taken to address this growing crisis. 

Oxford University to survey students’ vaccination status

The survey will be voluntary, and the University will protect the anonymity of students who take part.

The Un-Covered Market: New audio tour of Oxford’s Covered Market launches

The audio tour combines a mixture of sound recordings, poetry snippets, and a series of overheard conversations.

Matt Hancock, Gavin Williamson, and Sir Roger Penrose among speakers at Oxford societies this term

"The Oxford University Conservative Association announced that Matt Hancock and Gavin Williamson will both be speaking this Michaelmas term."

Interviews to be online for second year running

"The University stresses that 'no candidate or their school will be expected to purchase a touchscreen device in order to participate'."

Oxford Brookes plan for new student accommodation rejected again

This is now the second time such an application has been rejected, despite the recommendation of the Council’s planning officers that the Council approve the application. In 2019 a similar plan was rejected unanimously by the council, with concerns raised especially over the height of the new buildings.

Oxford University launches new Oxford Pakistan Programme

Both the British High Commission in Islamabad and the High Commission for Pakistan in London pledged their support to the program, as have many prominent members of the Oxford community.

BREAKING: Allegations of financial and interpersonal misconduct lodged against OUCA President

"Cherwell can reveal that complaints have been lodged against the President of the Oxford University Conservative Association, Kamran Ali, accusing him of financial misconduct and abusive behaviour towards other officers."

Oxford Union announces response to Equality and Access Report

An executive summary of the report, cosigned by the Union President Chengkai Xie, and President-Elect Molly Mantle, was announced in the chamber before a debate on the motion “this house would give up liberty for safety” was held.

Oxford4Nature to hold Alice in Wonderland themed Protest

The Alice in Wonderland theme has been chosen to represent the ‘madness' of not taking action. Each character draws attention to a different issue. Alice herself will symbolise the children whose futures are endangered by the climate crisis.

Little Amal Syrian refugee puppet to visit Oxford

Amal has been welcomed by refugee children with handmade lanterns in Turkey and met the Pope at the Vatican, ​​but points along her journey have also mirrored the hostility and fear frequently thrust upon refugees.

Two Oxford professors named in investigation into sexual harassment and drunken behaviour

Al Jazeera investigations say that two Oxford professors have abused their authority with sexist and drunken conduct, and that relevant University and College institutions were dismissive of the behaviour.

Oxford to join nationwide boycott of nightclubs in protest over spiking

Oxford is joining a number of universities across the UK in having a ‘Girls Night In’,  in which students of all genders are encouraged to boycott nightclubs. The Oxford protest is due to take place on Wednesday the 27th of October, with other universities staging protests from the 25th of October to the 3rd of November.

University Race Equality Task Force proposes action for equality, diversity, and inclusion

"The University Race Equality Task Force has proposed a full-time senior equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) leadership role be created , as well as a joint University-college committee for EDI matters. The Task Force also proposed the launch of a communications strategy focussed on anti-racism"

Play about elitist Balliol society to launch in London

“The play focuses on the feud between members of the Annandale Society, and the less privileged members of the College whom they victimised."
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