University reports 5 cases this week while cases in the University remain low
"Despite higher cases in 0th week, both the number of positive tests and the positivity rate of tests conducted has remained low throughout term, with a slight spike in 2nd week. The number of tests conducted through the University’s Early Alert Service also appears to be slowly falling."
Rhodes statue acts as a ‘barrier’ in Oriel outreach efforts, Admissions Director suggests
"Dr. Samina Khan, Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach at the University, has suggested that the Rhodes statue may act as a barrier to Oriel’s participation in outreach programs"
University announces record low 5 cases this week
"The University has confirmed a record low 5 cases of Covid-19 amongst staff and students from Early Alert Service tests for the 30th of January to the 5th of February, with a positivity rate of 6.4%."
BREAKING: University announces further information about this year’s exams
"More detailed information about this term’s academic provision has also been released, including the announcement that those taking exams this term will be expected to take the same number of papers and assessments as usual."
Oxford research shows ancient bonds between dogs and humans
"A team of international geneticists and archaeologists, which includes Oxford University’s Professor Greger Larson, have discovered that dogs arrived with the first European settlers around 23,000 years ago."
University failed to phone all students who tested positive
Pressure on the university's testing system also meant that external agencies were contracted to help meet demand.
BREAKING: University confirms record-low 7 positive cases this week
"The University has confirmed a record-low 7 cases of Covid-19 amongst staff and students from Early Alert Service tests for the 16th-22nd January, with a positivity rate of 6.8%."
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. "
Oxford University ranked best university in the world for 5th consecutive year
Oxford University has been ranked the best university of the world by Times Higher Education (THE) for the fifth year in a row. The...
1000s attended ‘Uncomfortable Oxford’ history events in 2019
‘Uncomfortable Oxford’, a project encouraging awareness of Oxford’s ‘legacies of inequality and imperialism’, has experienced rapid growth since its creation in 2018.
Almost 3000...
Ex-University employee pleads guilty to US murder
Andrew Warren, who was a treasury assistant at Somerville College at the time of the murder, attacked his victim while he was sleeping as part of a 'sexual fantasy'.
Confusion and internal division: Why Brexit won’t feature in today’s three-party debate
OULC co-chair described the Oxford Forum’s event as “poorly organised”
Oxford’s outdoor laboratory infected with ash dieback
The fungal disease could affect a third of the trees in Wytham Woods.
King of Spain tours Oxford during state visit
Felipe VI chose to end his state visit with a topical speech at the Bodleian Library
