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Innovation and technology define Vice-Chancellor’s annual Oration

Vice-Chancellor Professor Irene Tracey opened the new academic year on Wednesday, 7th October, with the annual Oration at the Sheldonian Theatre.  The Oration allows the Vice-Chancellor to define the priorities...
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Striking workers demonstrate at Oxford University Press

A demonstration in favour of striking finance workers was held outside the Oxford University Press (OUP) last week, as a dispute over offshoring at the world’s oldest publishing house continues.
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Pitt Rivers Museum returns Māori artefact to New Zealand

The Pitt Rivers Museum, with assistance from The Homebound Project, has returned a kahu...
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Oxford-Cambridge ‘growth corridor’ falls behind global competition

The “growth corridor” connecting Oxford and Cambridge is falling behind its global rivals despite its world-leading research output, a new report has warned.
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Hague awards eight recipients with honorary degrees at special ceremony

Eight honorary degrees were conferred by William Hague, Chancellor of Oxford, today at a Special Honorary Degree Ceremony. Among the recipients were presenter of...

Oxford University faces backlash over use of gagging order in sexual harassment case

The University of Oxford has recently dropped its request for anonymity in an employment tribunal over a sexual harassment case. The University had been...

Oxford Union cancels Namal Rajapaksa event after backlash

The Oxford Union has cancelled a planned speaking event with Sri Lankan MP Namal Rajapaksa following backlash.

Quarter of students at London state school receive Oxbridge offers

A state sixth form in north-east London has seen 62 of its students receive offers from Oxford and Cambridge universities this academic year, making up one quarter of its student body.

County Council raises council tax to 4.99%, citing decreased government funding

The Oxfordshire County Council’s new budget includes increasing council tax by 4.99%, addressing a £5.4 million shortfall for 2026/27.

Oxford City Council publishes plans for Covered Market redevelopment

Oxford City Council has published its latest plans for the redevelopment of the Covered Market. The City Council invited the market’s traders to discuss...

Community raises objections to Wellington Square redevelopment plans

Oxford residents have voiced criticism of the proposed redevelopment of Wellington Square by Oxford University Development (OUD).

Oxford cycle courier Pedal & Post closes after fourteen years of operation

Pedal & Post, a cycle courier company based in Oxford, has ceased trading after more than a decade of operating in the city, following the loss of a major client.

‘Curly quotation marks’ and ‘Americanisms’: How does Oxford detect AI use?

It was announced in September last year that Oxford would be the first university in the country to offer ChatGPT Edu to all students....

Portrait of Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai revealed at Lady Margaret Hall

A portrait of Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Oxford alumna Malala Yousafzai was revealed last week at Lady Margaret Hall. Yousafzai, a former college...

John Radcliffe Hospital hosts new institute for trauma, emergency, and critical care

A new Kadoorie Institute of Trauma, Emergency and Critical Care has been established within the University of Oxford.

Grammy-nominated musician appointed Christ Church Composer in Residence

“There doesn’t exist a handy document from Henry VIII’s HR department saying what it is that I should get up to.”

University raises concerns over proposed cuts to Oxfordshire fire service provision

Fire stations in Kidlington and Rewley Road, near the city centre, could be merged and replaced with a new station in North Oxford.

Oxford University to co-lead UK-Japan quantum technology projects

This was announced by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during Starmer’s visit to Japan on 31st January.

Oxford Union Librarian steps down following ‘racist’ comments

The Oxford Union Librarian, Brayden Lee, has stepped down from his role and announced that he will not be running for Presidency.

First patient treated in ground-breaking retinal gene therapy trial

A patient in Oxford has been treated for a degenerative eye condition as part of a new clinical trial by the genetic medicines company SpliceBio.

Oxford University and Google expand AI partnership

The University of Oxford and Google have announced a major expansion of their collaboration to embed advanced artificial intelligence tools across the University’s academic and administrative activities.

Opening of Global Leadership Centre in Osney Power Station further delayed to summer 2026

The project was first mooted in May 2015, discussions with local residents took place in 2018, and the project was approved by Oxford City Council in 2019.

John Radcliffe Hospital hosts new institute for trauma, emergency, and critical care

A new Kadoorie Institute of Trauma, Emergency and Critical Care has been established within the University of Oxford.

Rusu, Farhan, Quan, Kola-Balogun elected to SU leadership amid low turnout

The Oxford Students’ Union (SU) has announced the results of its 2026 election.
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