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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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Trade unions and students rally in Oxford to mark General Strike centenary

The march commemorated the anniversary of the 1926 General Strike. Those attending included the Oxford and District Trade Union Council, the University and College Union and students, including a group from the Oxford Labour Club.

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Oxford Mutual Aid re-opens after month-long closure

Oxford Mutual Aid (OMA) has reopened after a month-long closure due to “emergency repairs” at the hall they operate out of, which the charity described as “the longest closure period OMA has ever seen”.

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Palin made honorary member of Exeter JCR

Exeter College JCR invited Michael Palin to become honorary member in Sunday's meeting

Mehdi’s kebab van loses its licence

Kebab van closed after numerous complaints and repeated failure to meet the council's standards of health and safety

Two skeletons found in Wadham back quad

Site in Wadham's back quad is suspected to be an old priory burial state

Union opens its doors to Assange

In Union talk WikiLeaks founder speaks of 'The Fifth Estate,' the Ecuadorian embassy and protests

Number of Oxford firsts increases at slower rate

Proportion of firsts awarded at Oxbridge is increasing more slowly than that of other UK universities.

Oxford bucks admissions trend

Increased tuition fees have led to fewer students applying to UK universities, excluding Oxbridge.

HIV breakthrough discovered

Oxford researchers help discover that a 48-week course of antiretroviral medication taken in the early stages of HIV infection slows the damage to the immune system and delays the need for long term treatment

Joke JCR motion passed to provide lube

Pembroke students vote in favour of a joke motion to provide lubricant to JCR members.

Carbon Rod runs for NUS President

Inspired by an episode of The Simpsons, an inanimate carbon rod is running for NUS Presidency

Endeavour being filmed in Oxford

Endeavour, a prequel to Morse focussing on Morse as a young detective in the 1960's, is currently being filmed on location in Oxford.

Somerville and New face building problems

New College is undergoing its first major refurbishments since the 1960's, and the way in which accommodation is allocated to year groups is under review. At Somerville, construction work is coming to an end after delays and inconvenience to students

Somerville votes in favour of new tortoise

Somerville JCR passes a motion to purchase a college tortoise

Oxford hosts European Integration Conference

The conference, hosted by the Oxford German Forum Society, featured key practitioners and explored the challenges facing the EU.

Oxford sex ring trial begins

Details of the case against Oxford residents accused of sexually abusing under-age girls are revealed in court

Postgraduate applicant sues St Hugh’s

St Hugh's College has been accused of selecting postgraduate students 'on the basis of wealth' and 'discriminating' against those without adequate funds.

Flanders and Swann: A Modern Duo?

William Pimlott talks to Tim Fitzhigham, one half of a duo staging a revival of Flanders and Swann

Postgraduate funding crisis worsens

Rising postgraduate fees increases concerns over access and funding across British universities, including Oxford, where a Â£100m campaign has been launched

Griffin protest outside Oxford Union

Protesters assemble against the absent Nick Griffin outside the Oxford Union, after the BNP chairman's threat to attend Thursday's gay parenting debate.The Union retracted its invitation to Griffin earlier this week

Pakistan Society criticised for Galloway talk

The Oxford Feminist Network protests against George Galloway’s appearance, citing his previous references to allegations facing Julian Assange

Geo-tagged tweets map where football fans live

Researchers at the Oxford Internet Institute explore links between geo-coded tweets and the location of football fans.

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Oxford University to make changes to consent training modules

Oxford MP takes Ultimate Picture Palace Campaign to Parliament

Trade unions and students rally in Oxford to mark General Strike centenary

Oxford Mutual Aid re-opens after month-long closure

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