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Oxford partnership allows OpenAI to use rare Bodleian texts to train ChatGPT

A pilot project, launched in 2025, allows OpenAI to use obscure Bodleian library material, including a collection of Tudor ballads, to train its models, as shown in documents seen by Cherwell.

Oxford falls to lowest ever spot in The Times UK University Guide 2027

The University of Oxford has placed fifth in The Times’s 2027 UK university rankings, falling from joint fourth with the University of Cambridge last year. This marks Oxford’s lowest ranking in the guide’s 33 year history and only the second time the University has not been in the top three.

Protest held outside Town Hall over sale of Council-owned building to St Peter’s

A protest took place today outside Oxford Town Hall against Oxford City Council’s plan to sell 11 New Road to St Peter’s College, which would convert most of the building into student housing.

Oxford Reform Society registers for Michaelmas

The University of Oxford has a Reform UK society for the first time, after...

Hertford pushes for Living Wage accreditation

Hertford JCR has sent an open letter in support of the college gaining accreditation to Principal Will Hutton, who wrote Observer article supporting Seattle increase in the minimum wage

Exeter votes to scrap catering charge

Survey of Exeter students finds over 80% in favour of option that removes catering charge altogether, despite rent increases and grant cuts

Investigation: Bursaries and Hardship Grants

C+ investigates the assistance available to students who find themselves with money-worries in Oxford, and finds out which college’s do best for their students

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

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