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Oxford Union votes against flying LGBTQ+ flag for Pride Month

The Oxford Union has rejected a proposal to fly an LGBTQ+ flag for Pride Month every year. President Anita Okunde had put forward the Standing Order change but the...
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VE Day celebrations to take place across Oxfordshire

Street parties are being planned across Oxfordshire as part of a national programme of...
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University Welfare Services release annual reports

The 2023/24 reports from Student Welfare and Support Services (SWSS) were published last week....
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Liberal Democrat victory in last County Council election

Oxfordshire residents voted in what was expected to be Oxfordshire County Council’s last election...
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Oxford MP Layla Moran announces decision not to run for Lib Dem leadership

Moran was 2/1 second favourite with bookmakers Betway

Christ Church JCR votes against Plush accessibility donation

The motion failed by a margin of 45 votes to 30, with 2 abstentions.

Poets raise concerns over new Professor of Poetry age limit

Several poets have spoken out against the position's upper age limit of 69, including 84 year old poet Michael Horovitz.

Language Centre Library closure woes continue

A consultation on the library's future began in February, but registered users were only notified three weeks before the end date

University’s visa advice to student a potential breach of immigration law

The St Hilda's student was advised to use a tourist visa despite coming to the UK to study, a potential breach of immigration laws

Lady Margaret Hall JCR plans ambitious constitutional reforms

The proposed reforms will go to a vote of members on Sunday

Professor of Poetry Simon Armitage named next Poet Laureate

Simon Armitage, the current Oxford Professor of Poetry, has been named the next UK Poet Laureate.

Oxford says “No!” to Katie Hopkins

Student arrested as Union invitation to far-right media figure sparks protest.

Shadow Minister withdraws from Union debate over Hopkins’ participation

According to an email sent to Katie Hopkins by The Guardian and shared by Hopkins' on social media, the politician has withdrawn from the debate because of Hopkins’ participation.

BREAKING: Union boycott campaign to organise protest against Katie Hopkins

The organisers accused the Union’s leadership of “attempting to use the dangerous rise of fascist and far right movements around the world to gain publicity and further their own careers.

Boycott campaign: Union using far-right to “further their own careers”

“We do not see fascism as a spectacle to be exploited for the amusement of the Union’s elite membership,” the letter states.

“Isolated” Union Secretary resigns

The departure comes amidst rumours of tense relationships between committee members and that Harvey had been the subject of bullying, according to sources close to the ex-secretary. The position will be filled by Standing Committee member Spencer Cohen.

Living Wage scheme launches with only Campion Hall on board

Oxford was recently classed the least affordable city in the UK, with average weekly rental prices at £121.15, much higher than the national average of £87.68.

Scholarship launched to help “break down barriers” for Muslim students

The scholarship is open to UK Muslim students facing financial hardship

Vigil for Sri Lanka held at University Church

About forty people, including members of the University’s Sri Lankan Society, attended the Candlelit Vigil at St Mary’s on Sunday.

Wheelchair user criticises Christ Church over meadow accessibility

A wheelchair user has criticised the lack of disabled access to Christ Church Meadow after he was unable to leave through a turnstile gate onto Rose Lane.

Interview: Vince Cable

Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Vince Cable, took on party leadership after being re-elected to Twickenham in the 2017 snap election, having previously lost his seat...

Former Nuffield fellow Noah Carl expelled from Cambridge

The investigation found that "Dr Carl had collaborated with a number of individuals who were known to hold extremist views"

Campaign launched urging Oxford students to register to vote

The college with the most voters registered will win a cash prize for their JCR.

Oxford to hold citizens’ assembly on climate change

The assembly, which will meet for the first time in September, will involve a randomly-selected representative sample of Oxford citizens. It will help consider new carbon targets and additional measures to reduce emissions.
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