Wednesday 4th June 2025

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University discipline statute retains ‘problematic clauses’ despite year-long consultation

Proposed changes to Oxford University’s disciplinary code have faced criticism for retaining “problematic clauses” that “remain at risk of overreach”, despite a year-long consultation prompted by backlash over free...

Council installs first canal eco moorings to reduce air pollution

Oxford City Council have installed the city’s first eco moorings in an attempt to...

Ellie Goulding to perform at UN and Uni-backed climate concert in Oxford

Singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding will perform at Oxford’s New Theatre on Friday 6th June in...

Diane Abbott criticises University disciplinary process for pro-Palestine sit-in

Diane Abbott, former Shadow Home Secretary, has written a statement of support to the University...

Leelah Alcorn remembered in student organised vigil

Oxford students help organise a vigil held yesterday in memory of Leelah Alcorn

OUSU condemns Home Secretary’s ‘Send Home’ proposal

OUSU issues statement criticising the government's proposal to send non-EU international students home once they finish their degree

Oxford University Hospitals in genomic project

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust named one of 11 Genomic Medicine Centres in England to take part in a large-scale gene sequencing project

St Hilda’s applies for civil marriage license

Oxfordshire County Council launches public consultation regarding St Hilda's request to hold civil ceremonies

Oxford first in the UK for university research

Oxford University tops the UK research rankings, claiming the most government funding, though London universities are catching up

Guardian editor to become LMH Principal

Alan Rusbridger is to take up the position of Principal of Lady Margaret Hall after leaving his post at the Guardian

Petition asks The Sun to apologise for "transphobic" remark

Undergraduate Rowan Davis creates petition calling for The Sun editorial team to apologise for Rod Liddle's 'transphobic' remark

Hertford becomes accredited Living Wage employer

Hertford College has become the first Oxford college to obtain Living Wage accreditation

Many Oxford students do not register to vote

Fall in the number of students registered to vote at the next general election prompts concerns that student voices won't be heard

“Major improvements” to University’s harassment policy

Oxford clarifies and simplifies procedures regarding harassment and bullying

Bar Review: St Hilda’s

The Bar Review Team discovers a diamond in the rough of this architectural nightmare

PM responds to letter calling for closure of Campsfield

Head of Detention Operations at Home Office replies on behalf of David Cameron to open letter condemning the proposed expansion of Campsfield House

Somerville College sets up Skype room

A designated Skype room has been set up in Somerville College, to be used over the admissions period for Skype interviews

Tribunal declares Union rules changes invalid

RO Thomas Reynolds cleared of any interference, but candidates who broke the rules will not face tribunal

Disturbance outside popular Baby Love club night

Two men denied entry after exhibiting antisocial behaviour and alleged homophobia

OUSU in election recount

A statement issued by OUSU acknowledges that 'ineligible' students were able to vote

Anger at police response to Warwick student protests

Hundreds of students gather at Warwick University to protest police use of force on protesters

Detainees protest at Campsfield House

Home Office denies the maltreatment of immigrants at the centre

St Cross students petition to debate holding abortion debate

Petitioners would invite OSFL to hold the controversial cancelled debate under a new title, “Is there an ‘Abortion Culture’?”

UCU marking boycott cancelled

Lecturers’ marking boycott suspended during pension talks

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