Oxford societies respond to Chauvin trial outcome
"While Oxford American Society is glad that the jury returned a guilty verdict on all counts, we understand that this verdict cannot bring back the life that was lost nor does it provide justice for any of the other individuals that have fallen victim to police brutality.”
Oxford political societies respond to online learning until the 17th of May
Oxford University’s political societies have responded to the government’s decision not to resume in person teaching for students until at least the 17th May....
Colour me this: a personal perspective on racism across cultures
It’s true, no one is born a racist but the cruelty of a racist system is that the moment you inhale, you become a...
Covid-19 fines vary dramatically between colleges
FOI data has shown that colleges have opted for drastically varied approaches to COVID-19 disciplinary processes, with some colleges fining their students figures of...
Oxford University launches new education and enterprise initiative for BAME students
"This fantastic programme will take that work a step further towards supporting and guiding the careers of the innovation leaders and entrepreneurs of tomorrow."
BREAKING: University releases new guidance for returns
The University has sent out updated guidance to its students in light of the announcement that students on non-practical courses that were not already...
Oxford SU responds to the uncertainty over Trinity returns
The sabbatical officers at Oxford SU have released an official response to the uncertainty over Trinity returns for students. This comes after a range...
Oxford societies criticise Sewell Report as “misleading and false”
Several Oxford societies have joined the criticism from academics and campaigners surrounding the release of a government report into institutional racism in the UK....
Over 30 exams planned to take place in person this Trinity term
Twenty exams have been confirmed to take place in person this year, with a further 15 papers set to be confirmed dependent on the...
Bops, BBQs, and Berocca: reflections on student drinking culture
CW: Mentions of alcoholism
In many respects, Britain and excessive alcohol consumption have become synonymous. Our ‘drinking culture’ is something that is regularly brought up...
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%.
Leaders in Oxford give support for 2040 net zero carbon emissions pledge
In a press release from the Oxford City Council, Councillor Tom Hayes, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Green Transport and Zero Carbon Oxford said, “It is more important than ever that citizens, organisations, and governments at all levels show leadership to tackle the climate emergency head on. Our joint ambition to become a net zero city by 2040—ten years earlier than the target set by the Government—is a strong sign of the pace and ambition required."
74% of Europeans think EU is not worth having without free movement according to Oxford survey
The results of the poll come amidst EU freedom of movement restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic and as a result of Brexit. The UK left the EU on the 1st January 2021 and also signed the Immigration Act on the 11th November 2020, ending freedom of movement for EU citizens within the UK from the 31st December 2020.
Oxford study finds social media manipulation in all 81 countries surveyed
Facebook and Twitter revealed that they removed more than 317,000 accounts and pages from their platforms in a 22-month period, but they are up against an industry that has become “professionalised, with private firms offering disinformation-for-hire services,” says Dr Samantha Bradshaw, a researcher at the Oxford Internet Institute (OII).
