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Oxford study to examine digital barriers for care-experienced children

A new study led by Oxford researchers will investigate the barriers to developing digital skills faced by children in the care system.

‘Our Feminism Knows No Borders’ protest on International Women’s Day 

Around a hundred protesters gathered at the Clarendon building this afternoon in an International...

Student loan reforms promised following opposition from MPs

Concerns have been voiced among MPs over the state of the student loans system...

Catherine Xu wins Oxford Union presidency for MT26

Catherine Xu running for the #TRUST slate has been elected Union President for Michaelmas...

Oxford study finds minimal link between social media use and adolescent life satisfaction

Researchers from the Oxford Internet Institute (OII) have revealed their findings from an eight-year study of 12,000 British teenagers into the impacts of social...

80% of students return to university despite government guidance

The latest Office of National Statistics (ONS) data has shown that 80% of students have returned to their university address in spite of government...

SU pass motion to lobby to remove the Sackler name from library

A motion to remove the Sackler Library name from the Bodleian Libraries building has been passed by the Student Union. The motion, heard in...

Universities cut History courses generating concern over elitism in the field

Aston University in Birmingham and London South Bank University have announced plans to cut History courses. Aston University plans to close its entire History,...

A diplomat’s-eye view on the Israel-Palestine conflict: Hertford Principal Tom Fletcher in conversation

"If it was easy we’d have done it a long time ago. Very smart diplomats and peacemakers have been working on this for decades since 1948. I still think that at its root there is a simplicity to this, which is that you need two states: a state of Israel and a state of Palestine, where the rights of Israelis and Palestinians are considered equally. But it’s much harder to actually deliver that.”

UK government plans to cut university funding for creative subjects

"The cut will affect all students, but particularly those from less privileged backgrounds who may rely on local, less well funded institutions that cannot divert funds from elsewhere."

Oxford professor joins group accused of climate change denial

Oxford Professor Peter Edwards has joined the Global Warming Policy Foundation, a group accused of climate change denial. Peter Edwards is a Professor of...

Litter on Port Meadow causes injuries to animals

"Litter on Port Meadow left two animals needing vet treatment this weekend, with injuries that could have been life threatening. A horse cut open its hoof on broken glass and a cow suffered an intestinal blockage thought to be caused by eating litter."

BREAKING: New SU President elected in record breaking by-election turnout

Anvee Bhutani has been elected as the President of the Oxford Student Union for the 2021-22 academic year. The voting had the highest ever...

Jeremy Corbyn speaks on Cecil Rhodes, visions for Labour, and antisemitism in Labour at the Oxford Union

CW: Mentions of antisemitism and racism Jeremy Corbyn addressed The Oxford Union this afternoon, speaking on a range of topics including the impact of COVID-19...

Oxford sees the reopening of indoor hospitality and spaces

Oxford has seen the reopening of indoor bars and restaurants in line with the relaxation of government restrictions. Groups of six are now allowed...

BREAKING: Oriel College will not remove Rhodes statue after commission’s recommendations

Oriel College’s Governing Body has responded following the results of an independent commission which were revealed by The Guardian last night, choosing not to...

BREAKING: Rhodes should fall, commission concludes

In a report seen by The Guardian, the commission advised that the College not only removes the statue, but a plaque featuring a portrait of Rhodes on King Edward Street. It also urged the College to publish a statement definitively detailing its association with Rhodes and his legacy.

Hundreds attend pro-Palestine march in Oxford, including ex-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn

Hundreds of protestors attended a pro-Palestine march through Oxford on Sunday, including ex-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, who addressed the crowd at Bonn Square towards...

College policies vary after easing of national restrictions

"While the outlook is more optimistic and restrictions are gradually easing, the pandemic is not yet over."

Election results: Balliol Student wins Labour seat in Oxfordshire County Council

"The May 6th election results for the City Council and County Council, as well as the Police and Crime Commissioner have been released. "

The Spin Jazz Club announces move to the Old Fire Station

"Supporting local music is so important, especially now when it is under threat from grassroots venue closures across the country."

EXCLUSIVE: Sensitive alumni data made available in Pembroke College telethon leak

Sensitive data about some of Pembroke College’s alumni from the 2021 telethon was made available to current Oxford University SSO users in a data...

Return of the silver screens: Oxford indoor cinemas to reopen starting today

"The vast majority of Oxford cinemas are planning to reopen today, Monday 17th May, after going dark for months since the last national lockdown began in December."

Broad Street protesters demand a “People’s Vaccine”

The demonstration was part of a “global day of action” organised by the People’s Vaccine Alliance, a “coalition of organisations and activists” who are calling for pharmaceutical companies to share information about how to produce COVID-19 vaccines with laboratories around the world.

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