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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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EXCLUSIVE: Oxford Union announces final speakers and return of beer garden

The Secret Barrister, BAFTA-winning actor Jared Harris, and journalist Yalda Hakim among the high-profile speakers set to attend in-person events.

Oxford Hub’s Schools Plus to host second hand clothes sale at Trinity College

The second hand clothes sale will run between 11am and 3pm. Schools Plus is inviting students to make donations of clothes, in particular formal wear and clothing that is size 10 or larger.

EXCLUSIVE: Carole Baskin and Jacob Rees-Mogg to speak at Oxford Union

Tiger King star Carole Baskin, Afghan politician Azra Jafari, and Jacob Rees-Mogg MP are among the speakers who will appear at the Oxford Union in Michaelmas Term.

Lincoln College and St Edmund Hall asking students for COVID vaccination status

While Oxford University is not requiring students to be vaccinated against COVID-19, Cherwell has learned that two colleges are asking students to disclose whether they are fully vaccinated against the disease.

Oxford’s ‘Broad Meadow’ to stay until October

Now, with Broad Meadow remaining on Broad Street into the autumn, students will get a chance to enjoy the space. 

BREAKING: History faculty to hold most finals in-person

Four of the seven final papers will be sat in-person in the Exams School.

Oxford University staff to open strike ballots over pay and pensions

The University and College Union (UCU) has announced that following cuts to University Superannuation Scheme members’ pensions, the UCU is due to hold a strike ballot this October.

Worcester apologises for hosting “homophobic” conference

"The course featured speakers who have appeared to draw connections between homosexuality and paedophilia."

Oxford’s JCRs and MCRs to be exempt from higher education freedom of speech bill

"The bill states that higher education providers and their student unions must 'secure freedom of speech'".

University College kitten name announced

1700 votes were cast over three days, with 36% cast were for the winning name.

Hillary Clinton among six to receive honorary degrees from Oxford University

She will be honoured alongside Professor Dame Sally Davies, Professor Linda Colley CBE, Professor Anna Deavere Smith, Baroness Ruth Lister CBE, and Jeanette Winterson CBE.

University announces plans for review of mitigating circumstances policy

'Above all, Oxford needs to acknowledge that it has failed the class of 2021 and fundamentally reassess its priorities if it wants bright students from across the world to continue to put their trust in the system to give them a fair shot.'

North Oxford developers meet with St John’s MCR to discuss environmental standards

Several key issues that have been raised include biodiversity, traffic and pollution, and affordability of homes.

Shortlisted names for University College kitten announced

After over 200 names were submitted for the new kitten at University College, the College has narrowed the ideas down to a shortlist of five.

Christ Church threatened with regulatory action by Charity Commission

The Charity Commission could replace some of the charity trustees responsible for the management of the college. 

Oxford City Council announces measures for return of students

“Oxford is looking forward to having students back and feeling that life is returning to normal."

Magdalen President received at least £134,000 for role in anti-gay marriage case

"Ms Rose was criticised by students and societies at Oxford for representing the Caymanian government in their attempt to oppose the legalisation of same-sex marriage."

University College seeks name for new kitten

University College have welcomed the “smallest fresher”. But there’s a problem: she doesn’t have a name!

Vice-Chancellor “embarrassed” Michael Gove studied at Oxford

Her comments were a criticism of Mr Gove’s infamous remark that “people in this country have had enough of experts”.

Oxford University top of world rankings for sixth year running

The result of the annual publication placed Oxford above the California Institute of Technology and Harvard University, both sharing second place.
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