Tuesday 24th March 2026

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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.

Reported sexual misconduct at Oxford University Hospitals lead to six dismissals

CW: Sexual harassment New data reveals that six staff members at Oxford University Hospitals NHS...

Council unveils plans for Oxford bus tunnel

£500million tunnel between St Clements and the train station planned to ease congestion

OUSU in trouble over Mi-Voice handling

“Chaotic and intolerable” situation as OUSU fails to notify JCRs of Mi-Voice cancellation

Lack of FOMO as ticket sales drop

Colleges left with non-refundable surplus after Freshers' Week

Table toppling start to term for Oxford History Society

Two legs removed from a valuable table in Merton's MCR were returned after a university-wide search

Robinson swaps prosecco for porridge

EDL founder’s Union talk postponed after prison recall

University lecturers to strike again

University and College Union vote for industrial action over pension cuts

No affordable houses built in Oxford

Data shows that Oxford is failing to supply enough affordable accomodation

Criticism for University over delayed report on Port Meadow

Oxford University has been criticised for taking over a year to carry out an assessment into the Port Meadow development

"Transphobic" zine article leads to Magdalen resignation

After the St John's Gender Equality Festival committee apologised for the inclusion of a controversial article in zine, the writer has resigned as Magdalen JCR LGBTQ rep

Union Secretary resigns

Dom Merchant, Secretary of the Oxford Union Society, has resigned over health concerns

Morgan Freeman to speak at the Oxford Union

The 77 year old Shawshank star will be here on Tuesday of 5th week

Oriel head porter resigns to stand as MP for UKIP

Dicky Bird resigns in order to run as a UKIP MP for Banbury in next year’s General Election

Exeter appeals for return of boycott cartoon  

A cartoon created during Hilary's hall boycott was stolen and replaced with a newspaper page on 26th September

Pupils to start at 10am thanks to Oxford research

Study will investigate whether a late start impacts pupils’ exam results

Oxford tour guide hopping mad at City Council

Mad Hatter claims that Oxford City Council is corrupt and biased against independent tour guides

Old members out of order at Keble bop

Keble officials react to complaints about inappropriate and sexist behaviour at Entz event

Activists’ conference deemed success despite eviction

“House of the Commons” conference continues after activists forced to leave Old Power Station

Confusion at OUSU over Free Education vote

OUSU Council commits £200 to subsidise transportation to London Free Education demonstration

The week ahead — 1st Week preview

Cherwell looks at a selection of events happening in Oxford during 1st week (12th October to 18th October inclusive)

Controversy over Christ Church GCR consent workshop comments

Comments made in a newsletter to graduate students at Christ Church have been criticized for trivialising consent workshops

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