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Chewe Munkonge due to become Oxford’s first Black Lord Mayor

Councillor Chewe Munkonge has been announced as Oxford’s next Lord Mayor, becoming the first Black person to hold the city’s highest civic office. The nomination was confirmed at a...

Ellison Institute of Technology unveils designs for Oxford Science Park

New designs for buildings in Oxford Science Park were revealed last month, drafted by...

University of Oxford ranked as top ten UK employer in new national survey

The University of Oxford has ranked seventh in a Financial Times (FT) and Statista survey of the UK’s top employers, placing above companies like Google and Adidas, as well as the University of Glasgow and Loughborough University.

‘Emergency Brake’ on student visas leaves Oxford students facing uncertainty

Students at the University of Oxford are facing uncertainty after the UK government imposed an “emergency brake” on new study visas for nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan.

Oxford City Council rejects housing benefit cap

Council opposes government proposal unanimously, fearing it will hit vulnerable groups the hardest

Noam Chomsky expresses support for RMFO

The linguistics scholar and public intellectual said he is "glad to learn" what the movement is doing

Summer school scandal

Tutors deny involvement with rebranded Oxford Summer school

Christian Union photo causes stir

'Everything in Colour' photo accidentally of Hindu religious holiday

Oxford “animal experiment capital" of the UK

Figures reveal that the University carries out more animal testing than any other institute in the country

Flags galore for LGBTQ February

Christ Church and Regent’s celebrate LBGTQ history with liberation flags

Cambridge to introduce entrance tests

Cambridge applicants will have to sit exams before or at interview following the abolition of AS exams

Merton JCR to keep Yorkshire ties

JCR rejects ‘pretentious’ Latin motion to disaffiliate from Sheffield SU

Taking Somerville to the bank

Nineteenth-century scientist shortlisted to appear on RBS banknote

OUSU condemns Oriel College

At Wednesday council meeting, OUSU overwhelmingly endorse motion against Oriel College

Oriel Provost faces further calls to resign

More public figures call for resignation of Oriel Provost Moira Wallace over handling of Rhodes Must Fall controversy

Fire scare at Catz staircase

The situation is now under control with students remaining evacuated

Oriel JCR condemns college administrators

Oriel's Monday JCR meeting showcases perceived divide between the college's students and its government body

Oxford University rejects PM’s criticisms

A spokesperson for the University has argued that there is no need for Cameron's suggested reforms

Oriel JCR to debate motion condemning Governing Body

Further motions condemn the College for secrecy of Governing Body meeting and call for a 'Tutor for Equality' position

RMF announces ‘seven demands’ at press conference

The Rhodes Must Fall in Oxford campaign has announced demands including commitment to 'recontextualise iconography celebrating grave injustice'

Cameron attacks Oxford BME access record

In an opinion piece penned for The Sunday Times, David Cameron criticises Oxford among other aspects of British society

Westgate shuts for renovation

Oxford shopping centre closes amid gentrification row

Former Oxford local branded “Jihadi Jack”

Photos of Jack Letts at the Tabqa Dam have led to accusations that the 20-year-old has joined the Islamic State

LMH ponders Meat Free Mondays

Motion proposed at JCR to be subject of college-wide referendum

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