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University announces new Centre for Korean Studies at Schwarzman Centre opening

The University of Oxford announced plans to establish the Oxford Centre for Korean Studies, at the official opening of the Schwarzman Centre over the weekend. 
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Student societies condemn reports of Oxford Union invite to Tommy Robinson

Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, who self-identifies as Tommy Robinson, has reportedly been invited to speak at the Union's Week 5 debate on Islam.
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Oxford University to make changes to consent training modules

The University of Oxford has reported that 38% of new students completed its online consent training in the 2024-25 academic year, according to the latest Student Welfare and Support Services (SWSS) report.
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Oxford MP takes Ultimate Picture Palace Campaign to Parliament

The MP for Oxford East, Dame Anneliese Dodds, raised the ongoing campaign to save the Ultimate Picture Palace (UPP) on Jeune Street in parliament last Monday, urging the government to “go further” to protect “community assets like the UPP”.  
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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.

Many JCR Elections left uncontested

Following Teddy Hall’s lack of election candidates, Trinity, Oriel, St Anne’s and Pembroke have struggled to fill positions

Protests held against Tommy Robinson’s Union speech

Oxford Unite Against Facism protest Tommy Robinson’s speech at the Oxford Union

Oxford students rally for Ferguson

Hundreds of Oxford students join international demonstrations against racism and police brutality

John’s forced to change XXXmas-themed bop

Controversial bop discussed in John’s JCR meeting after Junior Dean changes event title

Students respond to Wilson verdict

'Black Lives Matter' Cornmarket protest planned for Saturday noon

Jesus celebrates 40 years of women

Students and alumni look back on the “Jesus Experiment”

Banerjee U-turn on resignation

Union President standing by electoral changes after RO declares them invalid.

Union rules changes overturned a week before elections

The Oxford Union’s Returning Officer calls President's rule interpretations 'false' and 'misleading' as electoral rules changes are annulled
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