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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. 
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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.
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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.
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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”.  
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Wadham MCR’s Men’s Rep calls undergrads "little shits"

SU President condemns 'clearly unacceptable' tone of 'offensive and hostile' email

Treasury debates scrapping student fund

Oxford MP and OUSU condemn cuts to national fund for disadvantaged students

Missing Bean needs major hygiene improvements, says FSA

Food Standards Agency gives the coffee shop 1/5 for hygiene, calling for 'major improvements'

Student banned from college after flamethrower incident

Student receives one year ban from college for using a flamethrower in Arcade Fire costume

Oxford academic warns of blackouts in UK by 2015

Oxford economist warns government ministers of blackouts by 2015, after inadequate response to rising energy needs.

Planning Minister calls Castle Mill "disgraceful"

Nick Boles brands university accommodation 'one of the worst' designed building projects in the last ten years

Ashmolean Cézanne exhibition on 15th anniversary of theft

Fifteen years after a Cézanne painting was stolen from it, the Ashmolean is opening a new Cézanne exhibition

University’s reputation remains cut-proof

Oxford bucks the trend as university applications fall nationwide

Brasenose students receive security warning

Brasenose JCR and HCR presidents have issued a warning to students following reports of a police investigation.

Merton submit proposals for student accomodation

Merton has put forward plans for 294 new student residences

Councillor gambles away pensioner’s life savings

John Morgan sentenced to 5 years for stealing £154,000 from pensioner

Student shortlisted for Mars mission

Oxford student shortlisted for controversial Mars colonization defends project

Merton apologises for amped-up Winter Ball

Revelries could be heard from over a mile away, local residents and councillor complain

Study shows social networks have limits

People have a limited capacity for close friendships, according to Oxford professors

Univ apologises over email blunder

Univ's Senior Tutor has apologised after accidentally emailing the collection results of 50 students to all of the college’s undergraduates.

Animal Testing Campaigns Launched

The Anti-Vivisection Coalition calls for public funding to be stopped to some Oxford labs while the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics proposes an international strategy to deal with animal cruelty.

Update: Floods hit central Oxford

Areas including Christ Church meadow, St Catz, and Addison's Walk in Magdalen have been submerged

Comp spends £10k on don’s study to inspire Oxford applicants

Manchester sixth form college creates an imagined don’s study to help Oxbridge applicants prepare for their interviews.

Port Meadow saga continues following inquiry

An inquiry into how and why permission was granted for the University’s development does not satisfy critics

Oxonians scoop seven New Year Honours

Oxford University staff have been awarded more New Year Honours than any other university
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