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Bodleian Libraries acquire rare Johann Sebastian Bach Manuscript through Acceptance in Lieu Scheme
The Bodleian Libraries have gained ownership of the autographed manuscript of Johann Sebastian Bach’s cantata for Ascension Day – ‘Auf Christi Himmelfahrt allein’ – through the Acceptance in lieu...
Zero Emissions Zone lowers air pollution, report shows
With the introduction of the zero emission zone (ZEZ), Oxford city centre has seen...
Oxford University Liberal Democrats set to return
The Oxford University Liberal Democrats (OULD) is set to restart this Trinity term. Their...
Your right to know: Oxford colleges’ responses to FOI requests
Under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2000, members of the public have the...
Oriel College removes 18th century painting ‘over fears it would offend students’
"Critics have said the painting was removed over fears it would offend students"
St Peter’s Boat Club officially breaks world record
St Peter’s Boat Club has received confirmation that it successfully broke the World Record for the Longest Continuous Row, after rowing for 10 consecutive days on a single rowing machine. The previous record of seven days had been set by Hull University Boat Club in 2019.
Student Welfare and Support Service report shows increase in reported sexual assaults
The Student Welfare and Support Service (SWSS) published its annual reports for 2022-2023 on 19 February, 2024. The report includes assessments of Counselling, Disability...
Brasenose and St Peter’s hit by power outages
Brasenose, St Peter's and the Oxford Union have faced power outages in the last week due to technical faults at a local power station....
New hotel opening on Broad Street
The Store, a new, high-class modern hotel, is set to open in May on Broad Street beside Waterstones. With construction reaching an end – after having blocked the corner of Broad Street opposite Balliol College for the past few years – details of the establishment have finally been released.
Student Union Chair resigns over alleged undemocratic Board practices
Chair of Student Council Isaac Chase-Rahman resigned at a meeting on 27 February in protest of “disregard for democratic principles” by “SU’s leadership and Trustee Board,” which struck down two motions of no confidence. The Returning Officer Joe Bell also resigned prior to this meeting.
Oxford to host new AI research hub
The University of Oxford is set to share in an £80 million pound investment to launch foundational new AI research. The investment will provide...
Rowers discontent following severe river conditions
“At this rate novices will still be eligible for next year’s novice regatta” was a rower’s off-hand comment that inspired this investigation. Twelve term...
Oxford Union doesn’t believe Ukraine should negotiate with Russia to end the war
This Thursday night, the Oxford Union voted against the motion “This House believes Ukraine should negotiate with Russia to end the war now.” The...
Corpus Christi College disaffiliates from Student Union
Corpus Christi College voted overwhelmingly, with no vote against and one abstention, to disaffiliate from the Student Union at a JCR meeting on 18 February, citing the SU’s “controversies and ineffectiveness.” The disaffiliation will go into effect at Corpus's pizza party with the SU-funded pizza they recently won.
Jesus JCR votes to recommend abolishing free Second Hall for committee members
At its third meeting of Hilary term, the Jesus College JCR committee passed the motion to recommend that the College abolish free second hall for JCR committee members.
Cambridge students punished for behaviour at Michaelmas sports day swap to Balliol
Athletes from St John’s College, Cambridge were punished with over 130 hours of community service for their bad behaviour at a sports day swap at Balliol College last term. The behaviour involved verbal abuse, as well as urinating and spilling beer indoors.
Student Union to lobby University and colleges to cut ties with “unethical” companies, including Home Office
The Student Union (SU) has voted in favour of the “Divestment” motion that mandates SU Sabbatical Officers to lobby Oxford University and its colleges to sever all ties with any company or organisation meeting certain criteria – including those “which a reasonable person would believe to be involved in unethical conduct.”
Tesla to build permanent base in Oxfordshire
Tesla is opening its first site in Oxfordshire in a technology park located south of Bicester. Albion Land's Catalyst Park in Bicester is designed for advanced manufacturing sectors and technology, and will house Tesla’s newest outlet.
History, philosophy, and theology top the list of most popular Oxford degrees
New data from the UCAS 2023 undergraduate application cycle show that Oxford degrees classified as historical, philosophical, and religious studies were the most popular for undergraduate study.
