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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 most affluent neighbourhoods.
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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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University confirms record-low 1 case this week and releases lateral flow results

"The University has confirmed 1 case of Covid-19 amongst staff and students from Early Alert Service tests for the 20th of February to 26th of February, with a positivity rate of 1.9% and 54 tests administered in total. This marks the lowest figures this term for positive test results, tests administered, and positivity rate."

Aaron Aguma elected President of Oxford African and Caribbean Society

Aaron Aguma has been elected President of Oxford African and Caribbean Society (ACS). He will serve throughout the academic year 2021/22, succeeding the current...

Report says vaccine passports face 12 challenges

"A primary concern remains that any passport should be able to show if the individual is protected from the virus and will not transmit it."

Oxford LGBTQ+ Society responds to homophobic and racist ‘zoombombing’

CW: Homophobia, racism. After an Oxford LGBTQ+ Society event discussing the realities of being an LGBTQ+ person in the Caribbean was ‘zoombombed’ with homophobic and...

Vacant Nuffield College accommodation used to house homeless people

These residents will be housed in Nuffield’s Becket Street for the next two years. The properties, having been empty for 18 months, were revamped and have been designed to provide housing in which residents can have a “sense of ownership”.

Somerville College to divest from fossil fuels

"Somerville has already divested from £400,000 of investments in coal"

University responds to latest government announcement

The University of Oxford has confirmed their plans for Trinity term, following an announcement from the government which would allow students to return after...

Professor Christine Gerrard announced as LMH interim Principal

In an email sent to LMH students, Mr Rusbridger said "She [Professor Gerrard] embodies the values of the College and will continue to further establish LMH's reputation for academic excellence, diversity and inclusion. She and I will be working closely to ensure a seamless transition when I leave."

New College begins trial of ‘friendship households’ initiative

"New College are trialling a new household system whereby students are grouped in households of between 6 and 7 people, based on their group of friends rather than the location that they are living in within the College."

University will not rename Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum scholarship after #FreeLatifa campaign expresses concerns

"The University of Oxford will be retaining its Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Graduate Scholarship after new allegations have come out against the ruler."

Trials show azithromycin and doxycycline are not generally effective for treating Covid-19

"The UK-wide Platform Randomized trial of INterventions against COVID-19 In older People (PRINCIPLE) trial has demonstrated that the commonly used antibiotics azithromycin and doxycycline are not generally effective treatments for coronavirus."

New University access scheme to increase number of British Pakistani and Bangladeshi applicants

Dr Williams says, “We had planned for about 100 participants in the first instance but we have received 471 applications, 450 of which are from prospective undergraduate students."

£70,000 to be spent to boost Oxford tourism

All of the money together will fund Oxfordshire’s official tourism promotion organisation and sort out long-term logistical problems with coaches in the city centre.

Council pledges £50 million to retrofit homes

Oxford City Council is set to spend over £50 million in order to retrofit council homes, it has been announced.  The scheme is going ahead...

Covid-19 admissions to the Oxford University Hospitals have dropped significantly since lockdown started

Data from NHS England suggests that since the start of national lockdown on the 5th of January, hospital admissions to the Oxford University Hospitals...

Twelve Oxford University alumni fill roles in Biden administration

Out of 25 members of the President's cabinet, three are Oxford alumni and Rhodes scholars. A further nine hold non-cabinet leadership positions, such as White House staff.

Air ambulance crew help distribute Covid vaccines

The Thames Valley Air Ambulance crew have been helping with the COVID-19 vaccine rollout across the Oxford community. The charity delivered advanced medical care to...

Oriel JCR proposes ‘New Rules’ be played for new rules

"Constitutional motions are often dry discussions, so it will be a welcome change to have some musical accompaniment."

Expenses of Oxfordshire MPs reach almost £1 million in 2019-2020

"Layla Moran, MP of Oxford West and Abingdon, cost taxpayers £173,665.94, spending £130,072.44 on staffing, £21,093.07 on accommodation, £18,110.94 on office costs, £2,487.71 on staff travel and £1,901.78 on MP travel."

Common asthma drug lowers risk of Covid-19 hospitalisation, Oxford study finds

Findings from the study, which were published earlier this month, suggested that over a 28-day period, the drug could reduce the risk of patients needing hospital treatment by 90%.
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