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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.

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”.  

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.

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”.

Professor inspires wave of charitable donations

Hundreds have pledged part of their income to charitable causes, following Dr Toby Ord's example

University strengthens ties with India

The Indian government has teamed up with Oxford University and Somerville college to fund an International Development Centre, which aims to support Indian postgraduate students at the University.

Oxford decision letters delayed until after Christmas

Letters will not be sent out to this year's interviewees until 10th January, creating a longer wait for applicants over the festive period

Death of St Peter’s professor ruled accidental

An inquest into the death of astrophysics professor Steven Rawlings has found that he died after being held in a headlock by his friend, Devinder Sivia.

Oxford Lecturer wins Turner Prize

Ruskin School of Art lecturer Dr Elizabeth Price wins the prestigious annual art award

Oxford graduate arrested after Christmas lights incident

Bethan Tichborne has been charged for her behaviour at a Witney event, after attempting to jump the barrier as David Cameron was turning on the Christmas lights on stage

Jesus hosts Christmas party for elderly

Students from Jesus College throw a Christmas party for elderly Oxfordshire residents

Univ receives £10 million donation

The college receives its largest gift in modern times to help support graduate study

Varsity Trip line-up announced

Acts performing at Varsity Trip 2012 include A.Skillz, Rob Da Bank and DJ Krafty Kuts

Colleges submerged as flooding hits Oxford

Water levels continue to rise in Oxford, affecting Magdalen, Christ Church and Wolfson College.

Wadham shells out on new tortoise

Wadham students vote unanimously to purchase a new SU tortoise

D’Urso wins Union presidency

Joseph D’Urso has become President-elect of the Oxford Union after winning a close race against opponent Rajiv Dattani in Friday’s election.

O2 appeals against opening hour restriction

The O2 Academy in Cowley is appealing against Oxford City Council’s decision to deny a proposed opening hour extension.

Oxford students outdrunk

Survey places Oxford 41st in drinking league for 2012

Bodleian Library changes debated

Congregation discusses 'The Libraries and their Future'

Oxford academics criticise James Dyson’s ‘sexist’ comments

James Dyson attacks studying “French lesbian poetry” while Michael Gove and academics defend its study

Fiction prize for St Anne’s Professor

Patrick McGuinness wins Writer’s Guild Award for novel

Harry Potter Society ‘Yule Ball’ deemed a success

Yule Ball’ includes live owl show, Gringotts Casino, palm reading and pin the sock on Dobby

Bill Bailey to host ‘Orange Tie’ ball

Charity ball to be held at Oxford Castle Quarter for Sumatran primates

Exam Regulations criticised as ‘a waste of money and paper’

OUSU and JCRs advocate discarding the University's 'Grey Book' for an online-only version

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