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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”.  

‘Wahoo bursary’ rejected by Hertford JCR

JCR motion to reimburse fifty pence for every double vodka Red Bull bought at Wahoo fails

Oxford academic’s research results in ‘Super Fungi’

A new award winning documentary on fungi features Oxford’s Dr Mark Fricker’s work on moulds

Oxford hosts international prosecutors

Benjamin Ferencz and James Stuart, the deputy prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, both spoke in Oxford this week.

Boris recounts Bullingdon days in China

The Mayor of London is said to have talked of his days as a member of the elitist Bullingdon Club with Wang Anshun, the Mayor of Beijing

Oxford Dictionary of Humorous Quotations released

The fifth edition of the Oxford Dictionary of Humorous Quotations was released this week

‘Oxbridge’ academy set up

Westminster free school hopes for 50% Oxbridge admissions success

Balliol bans ‘Blurred lines’

Balliol has passed a motion to prevent Blurred Lines being played in public spaces

Filming of Endeavour begins once more in Oxford

Cast and crew from the ITV Inspector Morse prequel Endeavour braved the rain last Sunday as parts of Turl Street, Brasenose Lane and Exeter College were transformed into a film set.

“Feminist Makeover” for Oxford colleges

WomCam, OUSU’s autonomous feminist campaign, is introducing into colleges “working groups” which look to change the way colleges approach feminist issues.

Sex trafficking protest urges us to "open our eyes"

OXCAT has this week held sex trafficking protest on Cornmarket street to catch the attention of shoppers.

A-Level reforms – going back in time?

Mark Nicholson, head of Oxford admissions, has criticised the government's proposed A-Level reforms

Oxford interview questions released

Oxford has released a number of questions asked at interview in an attempt to demystify the process.

Sub-par reaction to All Souls golf course

All Souls College has come under fire for its plans to build a golf course on green belt land

Pembroke rugby club in crew date controversy

“Entirely misguided” emails represent a “serious case of poor judgement”

Exeter third years in matriculation photo prank

Freshers of Exeter College were to have their matriculation photo disrupted when a group of third and fourth year students ran onto the quad to re-enact a famous Monty Python sketch

Investigation: JCR Presidents

Are our student leaders truly representative?

Are our JCRs male-dominated?

Cherwell investigates how men dominate Oxford's JCR presidencies

Fire at Oxford immigration detention centre

Two men are in hospital after a blaze broke out at the Campsfield House immigration removal centre in Kidlington

Rutland and JCRs pass defiant motion

OUSU council and college JCRs pass motion condemning further fee rises.

Oxford academics to walk out on Halloween

Academics and staff are set to go out on strike on Thursday 31 October due to a dispute over pay

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