Monday 23rd 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...

Hertford cycles from Bridge to Bridge to raise money

Hertford students, fellows and alumni to cycle 1,100km to Venice to raise money for access

Plans for new Rail Station in Oxford revealed

Modern new railway station, Oxford Parkway, to be built on the site of the derelict Water Eaton Silo

OUCA campaigns with pro-life Tory

Conservative Association criticised for canvassing alongside anti-abortion candidate

Cowley Passion play cancelled after mistaken for sex show

A councillor mistook the religious play, which was supposed to take place on good Friday, as a live sex-show, resulting in its cancellation

All hopes of work Candy Crushed

A survey by Student Beans has discovered that 80% of students procrastinate for over three hours per day

Magdalen temporary library sparks student concern

Magdalen's library redevelopment has left some students without a workplace as Trinity term begins

OUSU to hold referendum on NUS affiliation

The ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ campaigns will pick their leaders at briefing meetings on Sunday of 1st week

Duck drama at Teddy Hall

Teddy Hall students had to guide a family of ducks back to the river after they mysteriously appeared in the college

NUS votes for free education and to ‘Bring Back Yashika’

On the second day of the NUS National Conference, student delegates voted to campaign for free education for students in higher education. The third day saw a motion passed to support the campaign 'Bring Back Yashika'

Sinkhole appears outside of Worcester

A sinkhole has mysteriously appeared outside of Worcester College

Most graduates to be repaying debt in their 50s

Research by the Institute for Fiscal Studies predicts that most students will still be repaying debt in their 40s and 50s, when they will have to pay far more annually

NUS National Conference: Vote against UKIP passed

Delegates from UK universities are meeting this week to debate and vote on NUS policy and officials for the coming year

Referendum due on NUS affiliation

OUSU to ask students if they wish to remain affiliated with the National Union of Students

“Why couldn’t we create a monorail?” says County Councillor

Oxfordshire County Council leader unveils plans to revolutionise Oxford transport.

Baby Love to relocate

Baby Love club to move premises as part of a ‘mutual agreement’ with landlord Oriel College

No more Morse

Inspector Morse creator forbids future actors from playing main character.

OUSU monorail construction to begin

Controversy as it emerges that the first leg of the monorail will not extend to LMH

Exeter Library temporarily loses 24 hour privileges

Exeter College Library will only be open during normal, staffed, weekday hours this week after a series of breaches of the Library rules

Man arrested over Plush attack

Thames Valley Police confirm the arrest of an 18-year old man in connection with the attack in Plush Lounge.

Tutor Jeffrey Ketland ‘terminated’ after harassment case

Dr Jeffrey Ketland, whom an inquiry heard had been implicated in the death of Charlotte Coursier last year, has released a statement in which he claims to have been dismissed by Oxford

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