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Oxford falls to lowest ever spot in The Times UK University Guide 2027

The University of Oxford has placed fifth in The Times’s 2027 UK university rankings, falling from joint fourth with the University of Cambridge last year. This marks Oxford’s lowest ranking in the guide’s 33 year history and only the second time the University has not been in the top three.
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Protest held outside Town Hall over sale of Council-owned building to St Peter’s

A protest took place today outside Oxford Town Hall against Oxford City Council’s plan to sell 11 New Road to St Peter’s College, which would convert most of the building into student housing.
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Oxford Reform Society registers for Michaelmas

The University of Oxford has a Reform UK society for the first time, after...
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Finance workers strike at Oxford University Press

Finance workers are on strike at Oxford University Press (OUP) over plans to offshore jobs to India, with trade union officials warning that “before long this great British institution will exist in the UK in name only."
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Thousands protest Trump’s travel ban in Oxford

The protesters marched with anti-Trump signs from Cornmarket Street to Magdalen Bridge

Man rescued and another missing after falling into river Cherwell

Emergency services attend the scene after reports of two people falling into the River Cherwell

Professors and politicians awarded honorary degrees by Oxford University

The notable public figures include Shirley Williams and Bryan A. Stevenson

Audience walk out on Anna Fendi’s translated Union talk

Students describe scheduling as “unfair”

Pembroke JCR votes to recognise suspended students

Students who have suspended their studies will be allowed to continue using college facilities

Lord Patten condemns Brexit immigration plans

The Chancellor of Oxford University has called on the government to stop treating foreign students as “economic migrants”

Somerville JCR debates merits of women-only principals

The JCR will hold an open motion on the issue before their next principal is selected this year

Drunk students buy from Hassan, but cashew Hussein

Hassan says “mistakes happen” after customers pay rival kebab van owner Hussein

College denies telling students to use gender-neutral pronouns for God

The theological college Wycliffe Hall has denied claims it asked students to refer to God using gender neutral pronouns in an attempt to tackle...

Christ Church votes to create controversial new Staff Liaison Officer

The new JCR role has provoked concerns that scouts could be subject to unfair scrutiny

Revealed: Rowers in row with houseboat owners

Rowers claim to endure homophobic abuse, broken boats and thrown eggs at hands of houseboat owners

Applicants of colour still less likely to receive an Oxford offer

Just 45 black applicants were offered a place at Oxford University in 2016

‘Rhodes Must Fall’ campaigners become Rhodes scholars

Two Cape Town University campaigners have been awarded Rhodes scholarships at Oxford

Oxford students join Women’s March against Trump

Around 100 Oxford students and residents travelled to London to protest against Trump and in defense of women's rights

J-Soc condemns decision to clear OULC members of anti-semitism

Two members of Oxford University Labour Club will face no action despite reports of “cultural problem” towards Jewish students

Wadham rejection letter goes viral

Exclusive: Tutor who interviewed applicant praises “spirited response to disappointment”

Exclusive: reports debunked, Varsity confirmed to go ahead

The Daily Mail had previously reported that the match was set to be cancelled

Protesters gather in Oxford against Trump’s inauguration

On Friday 20 January demonstrators assembled outside the Carfax tower in Oxford to protest the inauguration of the new President of the United States,...

OUSU condemn Trump presidency

On Wednesday evening, the Oxford University Students’ Union (OUSU) council voted to oppose the policy platform of President-Elect Donald Trump. The motion to oppose President-...

Breaking: Woman killed in “chemical incident” on Magdalen Road

A woman has been killed in a house on Magdalen Road in what Thames Valley Police are describing as a "fear for welfare" which...
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