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”.  

Reclaim the Night march again

Women in Oxford to march against sexual violence

Exeter students launch hall boycott

JCR votes to stop attending hall in protest against high living costs

Osborne’s cuts challenged by Oxford consultancy

Oxford Economics says further spending cuts are unnecessary

Hertford’s Principal spotted on BBC programme

Will Hutton in spoof interview on Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe

Oxford Students Blogging Brazil for the BBC

Oxford students’ blog about Brazilian society and culture hosted by BBC Online

Gove blames “Blob” for declining school standards

The Secretary of State for Education criticises the effect of union bureaucracy on state schools

JCRs campaign to fly rainbow flag

Students show support for LGBTQ history month

Bomb scare hits St Giles

Suspect package shuts down part of central Oxford for four hours, as seven bomb threats affect the UK

Bomb scare on St Giles: Live

A suspicious package was sent to the army recruitment offices on St. Giles'. The New IRA has now claimed responsibility

Continued Foul Weather: Live Blog!

Cherwell Weather guides you through the latest of the floods, rain, wind and other less sexy weather types

Vodka a major cause of death in Russia

Oxford researchers have produced a study showing vodka to be a major cause of early death in Russia

Oxford English Dictionary’s 130th anniversary

Last week marked 130 years since the first publication of a comprehensive English dictionary

FarmVille games giant purchases Oxford gaming company

Former Oxford University spin-out company NaturalMotion purchased for £320 million

Birmingham students may face eight years in prison

Students may face jail time following the demonstration over the Living Wage and tuition fees

Brasenose students protest for LGTBQ flag

50 rainbow flags flown around college as the college refuses to fly one for LGBTQ History Month.

Oxford academic condemns growing social injustice

Halfour Mackinder Professor of Human Geography denounces widening class division

NUS accused of left wing bias

OUCA President criticizes 'insular' and 'vitriolic' atmosphere at NUS conference

College GP’s contract in question

NHS objects to doctor’s stance on patient data sharing

Keble students trade free drinks for extra bop

Students give up free drinks for extra BOP

Library access for rusticated students

Students taking a year out will have greater access to University resources

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