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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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Scientists claim to find bones of John the Baptist

Bones which Bulgarian scientists argued are those of John the Baptist have been dated to the first century AD

Oxford scientists help with malaria breakthrough

Researchers discover a more direct way of analysing the DNA of malaria parasites

Radiation link to childhood leukaemia discovered

Oxford University researchers have shown that low amounts of gamma radiation can increase the risk of childhood leukaemia, contrary to former scientific consensus

Aung San Suu Kyi collects honorary degree

Burmese Opposition Leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner speaks to an audience in the Sheldonian about her happy days as a student at St Hugh's College

Outrage over Bod lending proposals

Academics angry at proposals that would see Bod break its historic oath, while Bodleian Libraries and OUSU defend the move

Hospital plans unveiled

Oxford University show plans at public exhibition for integration of the Park Hospital in Headington and Old Road Campus

Tutor cycling from Glasgow to Oxford in memory of scholar

Dr Ian Finlay will be making the 300 mile journey on 25th August from Glasgow, hoping to arrive in Oxford for 3rd September

UK children using more Hollywood lingo

Study conducted by Oxford University Press reveals changes in language and increasing presence of American English amongst British youth

New College students to buy cut-out of second year

Friends of Medhi Badali-Magtalo propose motion to buy cut out of 'Mef' because 'freshers must know who he is' and eventually try to raise money through Facebook

£6,000 for deaf student

Helen Willis, who lost her hearing and speech as a baby due to meningitis, has been given a grant to study deafness at Oxford

Oxbridge ‘toff’ image persists says Cambridge professor

Master of Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge hits out at image created by media and politicians as Oxford University also stresses the importance of access

Brasenose enshrine marriage proposals

Freshers wishing to get 'married' will have to ask the permission of their respective 'college parents' from next Michaelmas

All Souls owned library in potential reprieve

Historic library in Kensal Rise recently stripped of its books, but fresh negotiations between campaigners and Brent Council may give it lifelife

Christ Church reject motion for JCR presidential busts

Second year tables motion similar to recent motion at Brasenose that would have spent JCR money on bust of JCR presidents

Tea light vigil held for Tiananmen fallen

More than 60 students attend vigil to remember those who died in the Tiananmen Square massacre, echoing the Hong Kong tradition

LGBTQ flag compared to swastika

St Hugh’s students decide against flying rainbow flag in online survey, with at least one respondent comparing the LGBTQ banner to the Nazi symbol

Worcester’s ‘Zoom!’ takes tortoise race first place

Despite wet conditions, Corpus Christi's tortoise fair took place last Sunday, raising over £1000 for charity

Oxford donors examined

A review of recent gifts to the University and colleges reveals that Oxford still attracts multi-million pound donations

Proctors assaulted after exams

Two Proctors suffer bruises and black eye after student assault during trashing outside Exam Schools on Tuesday

Oxford dating website re-launched

Controversial dating website opens again with tagline 'date someone as smart as you'
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