A Coronavirus Christmas: Missing Family and Traditions
I’ll miss the little things, most of all: the warm chaotic hubbub of too many people in one bungalow, fighting over who gets the sofa seat with the footrest, and maybe most of all, the smell of cooking wafting from the kitchen.
Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine approved for use in UK
The Oxford vaccine will be rolled out in the UK from Monday, 4 January.
Oxfordshire to go into Tier 4 from Boxing Day
This follows a significant increase in COVID-19 cases in the county. In the seven days before December 18th, cases in Oxford rose by 58% from the week before.
Students remaining at university can return to Tier 4 areas for Christmas, says Universities’ Minister
Universities' Minister Michelle Donelan has confirmed that students who are living in university accommodation over the vacation may return home for Christmas, even if...
And They Call It Puppy Love: Pets in Lockdown
I was the kind of child that hankered after a fluffy four-legged friend – the hopeful child that exasperated parents would try to fob...
Only 27 lateral flow tests reported as positive across University
"The data shows that 0.59% of tests administered were recorded as positive."
Graduate expectations continue to fall despite COVID-19 vaccine
"The earning potential of new graduates fell from £27,000 at the beginning of 2020 to £25,980."
BREAKING: University reports drop to 40 cases this week, lateral flow tests for all students confirmed
Oxford University’s testing service has confirmed 40 cases of COVID-19 among students and staff for the week 14th-20th November, with a positivity rate of...
Slight drop in University COVID-19 cases to 126
Oxford University’s testing service has confirmed 126 cases of COVID-19 among students and staff for the week 7th-13th November, with a positivity rate of...
BREAKING: University reports 146 cases this week, while positivity rate increases
The University’s testing service has confirmed 146 cases of COVID-19 among students and staff for the week 31st October - 6th November, with a...
Long COVID: What can we do?
In a crisis full of unknown variables, it pays to stay alert for new curveballs to avoid being caught off guard in the future.
Rapid COVID-19 test to be trialled on Oxford students
A rapid COVID-19 test that provides results within 30 minutes is being tested on student volunteers at Merton College and St. Hilda’s, as well...
Wake up and smell the… nothing
Once you lose your ability to taste, what do you eat?
BREAKING: University reports 212 cases this week
The University’s testing service has confirmed 212 cases of COVID-19 among students and staff for the week 24th-30th October, with a positivity rate of...
