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Proctors’ Office investigations into AI plagiarism rise 46% in a year

Cases are on the rise, whilst the majority of AI plagiarism investigations in the last three years have been in the Social Sciences division, a Cherwell investigation has found.
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New scholarship created for Afghan women at Oxford

One scholarship will be awarded to a woman of Afghan descent to study at the University of Oxford each year in a new endowment from the Weidenfeld-Hoffman Trust.
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Former L’Oreal CEO donates £30m for new Worcester College library

Worcester College has submitted a  planning application for a new £30 million library, funded entirely by a donation from alumnus and former CEO of L’Oréal Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones.
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University style guide criticised by international students 

A style guide issued by the University of Oxford advises staff to use “plain English” to avoid confusing international students.
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Students protest Brendan O’Neill’s Oxford visit

The protesters said they were speaking out against O'Neill's "hate speech"

Thames Valley? More like Silicon Valley as mysterious street signs appear across city

Signs for "Snapchat End", "Emoji Alley", and "Facebook Row" surfaced in Oxford yesterday

Man charged after Oxford shooting

Shearman was originally arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, but no charges have been brought in relation to that

University to re-display removed Theresa May portrait

The portrait of Theresa May was removed from the walls of the University’s School of Geography and the Environment last night following student pressure

Oxford standoff ends after shots exchanged

A 24-year-old suspect was arrested at 3am this morning after negotiations with police at the scene

Shots fired near Westgate centre

Police have warned people to stay away from Paradise Street

Labour Club stand by speaker alleged to have made ‘anti-semitic’ comments

Richard Seymour's clarification of his current views was deemed satisfactory for his speaker invitation not to be rescinded

‘Dirty protest’ against Somerville’s newly gender-neutral toilets

An email from Somerville's JCR president requested that the perpetrator "refrain from being a barbaric idiot"

Students defy University’s trashing clampdown

The gates leading from Exam Schools to Merton Street were locked following second-year medics' final exam

Oxford stays red as students struggle in council elections

Finn Conway, a second-year Balliol student, lost by just seven votes

LMH calls for fossil fuel divestment

The motion urged the college to divest from companies on the Carbon Underground 200 list

Universities Minister criticises ‘institutional hostility’ to debate

Mr Gyimah’s announcement comes after two JCR committee members of Queen’s College cautioned students about attending an event featuring controversial political commentator Brendan O’Neill.

Queen’s JCR slams Brendan O’Neill invite

In their email, the Equalities and Welfare committees said: “Brendan O’Neill is recognised for his controversial opinions, many of which have sparked accusations of transphobia, homophobia and misogyny."

Students launch ‘mixed-race’ group

A welcome event is planned at Somerville for third week, however the group is still unofficial

St Hilda’s creates new trans rep

The motion, which passed with 63 votes and 1 abstention, proposed that the JCR “introduce the Transgender Students officer as a JCR committee position"

Uni executives defend grad rent hike

The rent hike will only affect central University housing, likely creating greater demand for the limited college accommodation available to graduates

Oxford students run for Council seats

Popular issues with the young politicians include homelessness, career politics, and local governance

Students and residents protest Windrush scandal

The protest, organised by Oxford Stand Up to Racism, drew a crowd of over 50 people on the corner of Cornmarket and Queen Street

Merton student society hosts ‘genetic selection’ debate

The event was held just a week after a St Antony’s debate on eugenics was cancelled amid heavy backlash from students

TuskTasks app links Oxford students to odd jobs

TuskTasks co-founders hope the service will bring the Oxford community closer together
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