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Oxford Chancellor delivers lecture on  Britain’s relationship with Europe

Chancellor of the University of Oxford, Lord William Hague, delivered the 2026 Europaeum Annual Lecture at the Sheldonian Theatre on 4th November. Hague called for closer UK-EU ties as...

Plans for new public square at Oxford’s Clarendon Centre approved

Oxford City Council has approved plans to transform Oxford's Clarendon Centre into a new public square, with trees, seating, and a water feature.

Pro-Palestine march calls for University’s divestment from Israel

Pro-Palestine protesters marched from Cowley to the Weston Library on Saturday 31st October, demanding...

Oxford Union overhauls voting rules after election scandals

Two forms of identification will be required to vote at the Oxford Union following consecutive instances of electoral fraud involving impersonation.

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

Oxford research condemns drinking whilst pregnant

Unviersity researchers confirm that alcohol negatively effects foetal development

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