Tuesday 5th May 2026

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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. 

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.

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.

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”.  

Christ Church refuses to hold "Abortion Culture" debate

College Censors deny permission to Oxford Students for Life to host event, while OSFL insist that the debate 'will go ahead'

Christ Church JCR pressure college over abortion debate

JCR vote to inform college Censors about security issues over Oxford Students for Life's controversial 'Abortion Culture' debate, while Christ Church say that no room booking has been made

Regent’s Park go meat-free one day a week

Students and fellows vote in favour of a weekly 'Vegetarian Day', starting from next term

Upward social mobility has gone into reverse

Oxford study suggests that there is now less 'room at the top' for younger generations to aspire to

OUSU still backing Free Education Demo

Despite health and safety concerns, OUSU Council reaffirms its support for the demonstration

Union President facing disciplinary hearing over poll

President Mayank Banerjee will appear before a Senior Disciplinary Committee, facing charges of 'dereliction of duty' regarding last week's poll

Student hunger strike in solidarity with Egypt

Rolling hunger strike in Fifth and Sixth Weeks aims to protest against governmental laws used to detain activists

OUSU hustings move to accessible venues

For Oxford and Right to Education slates boycott husts with accessibility fears

Trinity keeps heteronormative marriage system

JCR’s decision not to change its controversial college marriage process angers LGBTQ campaigners

Merton freshers forced to relocate following gas leak

Several Merton first years were moved into alternative accommodation after a gas leak was discovered on Merton Street last Thursday

Novice pentathletes dominate Tabs in Iffley face-off

Oxford athletes trying pentathlon for the first time beat their Cambridge counterparts in both the men’s and women’s competitions

Rampant Lancers secure first ever victory

The Lancers, Oxford’s American Football team, beat the Anglia Ruskin Rhinos 62-0

Union rules changes passed amidst controversy

89.6 per cent approve landmark reforms as President Banerjee faces complaints over alleged rule break

CapitOx members signed up to UKIP mailing list

Groupspaces list for CapitOx spammed after one student hit 'reply all' to an email advertising a J. P. Morgan event

Successful start to Movember Campaign

Movember Campaign raises over 2,000 pounds in first days alone

Oxford faces affordable housing crisis

New housing report calls for development on Oxford’s green belt

Memorial to former Czech president unveiled in Oxford

Oxford University Parks is now home to a memorial to Václav Havel as part of the 'Havel's Place' initiative by the OUCSS

More free Wi-Fi hotspots to be introduced in Oxford

Oxford City council reveals plans to create more free Wi-Fi hotspots for students, tourists and residents

Oriel has flooding problems in freshers’ accommodation

Ongoing construction work affects water supply in newly refurbished Rhodes building

Calls for the new bishop of Oxford to be a woman

For the first time in history the new bishop of Oxford could be a man or a woman

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