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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Oxford disaffiliates from the NUS

Following weeks of campaigning on both sides, Oxford students reject the National Union of Students

Open letter calls for Union President to resign

Oxford students have written an open letter calling for Oxford Union President Ben Sullivan to resign, and contacted guests due to speak at the Oxford Union this term asking them to withdraw

Resignation of Union Librarian-Elect suspended by SAM

Mehrunissa Sajjad’s automatic resignation to be discussed at debate on Thursday thanks to a Special Ammendment Motion after she fails to attend Library Committee meetings this term

Oxford undecided about NUS affiliation vote

Cherwell straw poll shows that three in ten students are not aware that OUSU is holding a referendum on NUS affiliation, while the vast majority of those who are aware are unsure which way to vote, or will not vote at all.

Sainsbury’s in Cowley removes ‘slave mannequin’

A Sainsbury's store has apologized after its advertising for '12 Years a Slave' caused controversy

‘Clegg off campus’ protest planned

Oxford students plan protest ahead of the 2014 European Studies Centre Annual Lecture which is to be delivered by Nick Clegg

Investigation: Local council hustings reviewed

As part of our C+ investigation into the upcoming local elections, Robert Walmsley went to hustings before OUSU council

Investigation: Local elections

Samuele Volpe finds out from some Oxonians and alumni why local elections matter to students in Oxford

‘No Confidence’ motion proposed against Union President

Ben Sullivan chairs first Union event since his arrest as over 30 members sign a petition calling for a debate of 'No Confidence' next Thursday

Oxford research shows why psychopaths get ahead in business

An Oxford psychologist has shown why having psychopathic characteristics is often beneficial in high-powered careers

Balliol JCR urges College to get Living Wage accreditation

The Balliol JCR has passed a motion to pressure the college into pursuing Living Wage accreditation

Access concerns over trailer for Oxford film ‘The Riot Club’

University and Access officers express concern over portrayal of Oxford in the Hollywood film, which depicts the excesses of wealthy students

Homophobic chants mar Rugby Plate final

Lincoln students targeted by offensive rugby chants; students criticise college authorities' attempts to suppress dialogue over the issue

UCU claim ‘zero-hour contracts’ threaten employment rights

The UCU are campaigning against 'casual contracts' because they claim they threaten employment rights and job security for staff

Police investigating chants of "rape" in Central Oxford

Police are investigating a group, thought to contain a few member of the Wyvern Cambridge drinking society, who were chanting 'rape' on Oxford High Street

Teddy Hall teddy returned after kidnap by Christ Church GCR

The Teddy Hall teddy had been returned safely after it was abducted by the Christ Church GCR and taken to Paris

Honorary fellowship for J.K. Rowling

Exeter College has awarded an honorary fellowship to the Harry Potter author, J.K. Rowling

New Oxford research on extinction of dinosaurs

Oxford researchers have found evidence of why birds survived while dinosaurs did not

Controversial award for Castle Mill contractors

Castle Mills contractors have come runner-up in an award for the 2014 Considerate Constructor Award, despite Port Meadow diesel spill in 2013

Christ Church appoints a new dean

Christ Church have appointed a new dean, the Rev Canon Professor Martyn Percy, to start in October 2014

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

Council installs first canal eco moorings to reduce air pollution

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

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

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