Tuesday 24th March 2026

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Ellison Institute of Technology unveils designs for Oxford Science Park

New designs for buildings in Oxford Science Park were revealed last month, drafted by Foster + Partners and funded by the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT). The designs are part...

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.

Significant Arabic manuscript collection donated to St John’s College Library

St John’s College Library has received a significant donation of Arabic-script manuscripts.

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

Trinity JCR’s college marriage changes passed second time round

Trinity JCR has finally voted to change its heteronormative ballot system

Anti-slavery protests held on Cornmarket

Students protest in campaign to strengthen legislation against modern slavery

New report puts OUSU under scrutiny

Report on performance of OUSU officers finds improvements still needed for some.

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