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Reported sexual misconduct at Oxford University Hospitals lead to six dismissals

CW: Sexual harassment New data reveals that six staff members at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) were dismissed last year on account of reported sexual misconduct, with an...
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Oxford and Liverpool universities join forces in landmark partnership

The University of Oxford has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Liverpool, Oxfordshire County Council, and the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.
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University’s net zero initiative celebrates five year anniversary

Marking five years since its inception, Oxford Net Zero hosted an anniversary showcase on...
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Exeter College announces new scholarship for refugees

Exeter College announced the creation of the Oxford-Exeter-Sandys Scholarship on 11th February and is...
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Two new cancer research centres to open in Oxford

At least £170m will be invested in the two new University-affiliated research centres which funders hope will help develop 'personalised cancer treatments.'

Kensal Rise library campaigners exceed fundraising target

The campaigners have received pledges of £80,476, more than £10,000 over their target, which they hope will convince All Souls' College to keep the library open.

Jordanian Prince speaks at Regent’s Park conference

Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad visits Regent's Park to take part in a conference organised by the Oxford Centre for Christianity and Culture.

Students concerned about Varsity trip booking

Students at several colleges had a clash between matriculation and booking places on the Varsity ski trip.

Construction of new China centre begins

The new Oxford University China Centre building, the first to bring together all the department's academics, is being built on the grounds of St Hugh's college

G4S HR head to take up post at Oxford

G4S director of human resources, Julian Duxford, is to take a new job as the director of human resources at Oxford University

Oxford rejects ‘speed-dating’ interview system

It is 'unlikely' that the 'multiple mini interview' system will be introduced to Oxford despite the format being recently set up for various medical courses at other institutions.

Attorney General in homosexuality gaffe

Dominic Grieve, the Attorney General, clarifies remarks after spectators believe he called homosexuality 'a little bit weird' at an Oxford Union debate

Maths Professor gives Queen new shape

Marcus du Sautoy names newly discovered hyper dimensional shape in honour of the Queen, although the shape can only be described using special mathematical language

Galloway talk provokes protest

MP’s talk at the Union is met with protests against his comments on rape

Oxford raises entry requirements

The number of admissions tests rises, while around 40% of courses now require an A* at A-Level

Oxford second in Times world rankings

In contrast to the QS rankings, the Times Higher Education Rankings list Oxford as the joint second best university in the world, after the California Institute of Technology

Oxford academics happiest in UK, says survey

A survey carried out by the University and College Union has concluded that academics at Oxford are the happiest in the UK

Dispute over Poptarts move

Long-serving DJ at 'Poptarts' claims that the night is moving to Plush due to 'increasing security threats'; whilst the club's owner denies both claims

Video made about life of a deaf student at Oxford

A video made by Oxford undergraduates about the life of a deaf student with a cochlear implant at Oxford has been put up on YouTube

OED launches public appeal for word origins

The Oxford English Dictionary has launched an online appeal for members of the public to submit information about the origins of words

Wadham SU in budget scare

Wadham's Student Union has been found to only have £1200 left in its accounts at the beginning of term

St Anne’s receives largest life time donation ever

St Anne's college has received £1.5 million from Mike and Helen Danson which will provide over 30 undergraduates with bursaries and internship opportunities

Oxford denies anti-private school bias

Oxford University rejects claims from some of the country’s top private schools that ‘flagging’ discriminates against private school students

University fundraising target to rise to £3bn

Oxford University has announced an increase in its fundraising target from £1.25 billion to £3 billion, after reaching its previous target in a record-breaking eight years
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