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Students join march against the far right at matriculation

Approximately 300 demonstrators joined the ‘Oxford Unites Against the Far Right’ unity march Saturday afternoon, amid matriculation ceremonies.
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St Edmund Hall unveils new eco-friendly accommodation 

St Edmund Hall has opened new, sustainability-focused accommodation in Norham Gardens, one of Oxford’s...
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Summit calls for human rights safeguards on AI

Human rights experts called for stronger legal protections against the risks posed by artificial...
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Oxford University launches Ebola vaccine trial in Uganda

Ugandan participants in a clinical safety study received an Oxford developed Ebola vaccine this week.
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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.

BREAKING: English faculty to hold finals online

Only one set of papers, Course II Paper 6 Language papers, will be held in-person. 

“There are lives at stake”: Students and colleges at Oxford University respond to Afghanistan Crisis

The shockwaves from the rapid collapse of the Afghan government and the Taliban takeover since 15th August have been keenly felt across the University of Oxford. They have hit Oxford Afghan students, led to safety concerns for academics in Afghanistan from Oxford Colleges, and resulted in discussions about how the University and members of its community can help. 

Oriel College to expand Yalda Hakim scholarship for Afghan women

'We are absolutely committed to ensuring that the current brain drain, and the exodus that we’re seeing in the country, doesn’t mean that these people are lost. They are the best and brightest of the last 20 years, and they are the quintessential 9/11 generation.'

‘It feels so heartbreaking’: Students feel let down by mitigating circumstances process as University receives over 3,500 applications

"These were some of my lowest moments, and I forced myself to relive them by writing them down, pushing aside my discomfort in order to bare all to my examiners, only for them to turn around and reject them."
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