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Council rejects Regent Park’s plan to convert Oxfam into MCR

Oxford City Council has rejected an application by Regent’s Park College to convert the Oxfam Bookshop on St Giles’ Street into its Middle Common Room (MCR), citing local regulations.
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Magdalen College Choir to admit girls for first time in 500-year history

Magdalen College has announced that girls will be admitted as choristers for the first time in the Choir’s history, marking a momentous change for one of the University of Oxford’s longest-standing choral traditions.
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Exclusive: Oxford Union announces Trinity term card

Cherwell can exclusively reveal that former Home Secretary Sir James Cleverley, President of Goldman...
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Oxford University Press and University of Pennsylvania Press announce open access agreement

Oxford University Press (OUP) and University of Pennsylvania Press (Penn Press) have struck a two-year agreement granting University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) students open access to hundreds of OUP journals.
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History Faculty will not extend thesis deadlines

The deadline for students to submit their thesis remains Friday of Week 8 Hilary Term.

Oxford University confirms no safety net

"“The pandemic continues to provide us with significant challenges, but please rest assured that supporting your academic success is a key priority for everyone at the University."

Classics Moderations cancelled and replaced with Prelims

"Thank you for your lucid and well-argued letter about Mods, which was passed to the Chair of the Moderators, and was taken into account by the board of examiners when they considered what course to adopt. You will soon be receiving a formal announcement from the university that the decision has been taken to cancel Mods and set a Classics Prelim exam instead."

New College’s exempt students asked to consider withdrawing their application to return

Students have been invited to withdraw their applications by emailing the Academic Registrar before noon on Monday January 11th. After that, the college will confirm the final list of students who will be allowed to return.

Colleges release guidance regarding returns after national lockdown announced

Balliol, for example, “will have very tough criteria for agreeing any applications, given the importance of minimising the further spread of the virus in Oxford.”

Brexit hits Merton food supply chain

"Our food supply chain is currently being impacted by the effects of the national lockdown and post-Brexit border arrangements with the EU."

Major leak at St Catherine’s forces students to leave accommodation

"A major flood in the early hours of Friday morning has led to parts of St Catherine's college losing both heating and water supply".

Safety nets deemed not “necessary or appropriate” in Russell Group statement

""Our universities will continue to work in partnership with our students to review our approach to mitigation measures and make any necessary changes to ensure these are as effective, compassionate and empathetic as they can be."

Crankstart volunteering demands relaxed

"Normally as part of the scholarship students are required to complete at least 25 hours of volunteering across the academic year. These can be in either community projects in Oxford or as part of outreach events for the University."

University releases new guidance for returning students

"Students will still be able to return to university under the previous exemptions outlined. All other students will be advised not to travel back until mid-February, with all teaching taking place online until at least then. "

“There are measures in place to ensure your removal”: Keble students return without permission

Students from Keble College have been arriving at the college without any permission or having informed the accommodation office.

BREAKING: University suspends residency requirements for all of Hilary

In an email to students, Balliol College confirmed that "the University has removed the usual student “residency requirement” for the whole of the Term"....

Only 4 University libraries open for study until start of Hilary

For the start of Hilary term, the Bodleian Libraries will prioritise the provision of remote and zero-contact services, such as Live Chat, Scan and Deliver, and Click and Collect.

Boris Johnson announces national lockdown

Most students should expect their teaching to be online until at least mid-February.

Oxford man first to receive Oxford vaccine

Health Secretary Matt Hancock hailed the approval of the Oxford vaccine as "pivotal moment" in the fight to stop the spread of COVID-19.

University confirms delayed return for most students

"In line with Government guidance, only very specific groups of taught students will be permitted to return to Oxford from 4 January. All other taught students are advised not to travel back to university until at least 25 January, with all teaching taking place online until at least that point."

Oxford SU LGBTQ+ Campaign publish open letter in response to University’s Woman’s Place UK payment

"We believe that the University’s involvement with WPUK demonstrates that it neither cares for nor respects its trans students."

BREAKING: University returns paused until “at least 25 January” for most students

"Given the rising infection rates, the return of all other students should be paused until at least the week commencing 25 January."

Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine approved for use in UK

The Oxford vaccine will be rolled out in the UK from Monday, 4 January.

Students should return for Hilary despite Tier 4 announcement

"We therefore expect teaching and research to continue at the University in the New Year, and for students to return for Hilary term broadly in line with the arrangements communicated at the end of Michaelmas term."
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