Sunday 7th June 2026

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Oxford City Council announces new cabinet for 2026/27

Oxford City Council leader Susan Brown has announced her new cabinet for the 2026/2027 year. Brown, who also leads the Labour group on the Council, has appointed seven Labour councillors to the cabinet following local elections on 7th May in which Labour lost its overall majority but remained the largest party on the Council.
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Prime Minister of Sri Lanka delivers annual lecture at Oxford School of Global and Area Studies

Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr Harini Amarasuriya, delivered the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OGSA) Annual Lecture at St. Antony’s College on 19th May.
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Oxford researchers collaborate to release open data to accelerate AI drug discovery

University of Oxford researchers have released a new open data set and AI model to accelerate drug discovery.
News Isaac Gavaghan -

Rare Oxford University photo of Oscar Wilde sells at auction

A newly-discovered photograph of Oscar Wilde at the University of Oxford was recently sold for more than £5,300 at an auction.  
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Oxford students hold vigil at the Union

Students protest outside the Union against the Society’s handling of rape allegations against President Ben Sullivan

Cherwell live tweet the #OxfordUnionVigil

Over 100 people gather outside the Oxford Union in a vigil to protest the 'casual response' to rape allegations against Union President Ben Sullivan.

Worcester victorious at Corpus Tortoise race

Tortoises storm to victory at race held in aid of OUSU's Mind Your Head campaign

Trashing supplies website trashes its criticism

Team behind student-run website trashing.me defend 'symbolic and integral practice' of trashing after exams

50% of charitable uni donations go to Oxbridge

Ross-CASE Survey results show that Oxford and Cambridge receive £357 million in donations, more than half of the total overall donations to UK universities

Students demonstrate in protest against new Spanish king

Spanish republicans marched through Oxford on Monday following abdication of Spanish king

University to update harassment policy following OUSU talks

Pro-Vice Chancellor for Education confirms that harassment policy will be updated to include sexual violence alongside new plans for a harassment support office

Hertford MCR and JCR Presidents living rent free

An ongoing debate at Hertford over the provision of free rooms to the MCR and JCR presidents has generated discussion

Petting zoo for Pembroke and Christ Church students

Students enjoy a day of furry and non-furry fun to ease finalists' nerves during exams

Equalities Officer criticises Stuart Hall omission

University criticised after declining to mention the death of almunus Stuart Hall in media bulletin

Exeter offers catering charge concessions

Governing Body outlines alternative options to £840 catering charge after student campaign and hall boycott last term ahead of student vote next week

Students and residents unite in fossil fuel divestment rally

Organisations including Oxford University Fossil Free and People & Planet have joined forces in a rally to raise awareness for fossil fuel divestment campaigns

So what are the rules then?

In light of the C+ investigation into fines around Oxford, we had a close look at some of the rules which govern the daily lives of students

Fines: Where does the money go?

As part of this week's C+ investigation, we wonder where some colleges put the money they recoup from students.

Investigation: Fines and punishment in Oxford

This week's C+ investigation tackles the emotive issue of fines, should students be forced to pay for indiscipline?

Shadow minister to discuss HE funding with University

The Shadow Minister for Universities, Science and Skills Liam Byrne is set to discuss the possibility of variable fees with University officials

Students Loans Company criticised over data breaches

The ICO has reported several incidents where student data was accidentally sent to the wrong people by the Student Loans Company

Sullivan escapes vote of no confidence

Oxford Union votes to drop a motion of no confidence in President Ben Sullivan

Cherwell live tweet the #UnionNoCon debate

The Oxford Union is debating a No Confidence motion against President Ben Sullivan tonight

Christ Church students face eviction during ball

Christ Church JCR has protested against the college's decision to move students, including finalists, out of their rooms during the ball for undisclosed 'security reasons'
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