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Oxford colleges take Aviva to High Court in COVID-19 insurance case

Twenty-nine Oxford colleges have launched High Court proceedings against insurance firm Aviva. The case, which was filed last month, concerns Aviva’s alleged breach of contract through failing to pay...
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Oxford Union sued for editing Susan Abulhawa’s speech

The European Legal Support Center (ELSC) has filed a discrimination claim against the Oxford...
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Protests outside Oxford asylum hotel as campaigners call for unity and compassion

Around 50 protesters from Stand Up to Racism (SUTR) and other local groups gathered...
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Gazan offer holders ‘relieved’ as government approves visas

Oxford University offer holders living in Gaza have told Cherwell that they feel “a...
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Oriel’s honours

The flag of Gibraltar is flown over Oriel College to honour the newly elected chief-minister who was a member of the college in the 1990s.

Very long life for Very Short Introductions

Oxford University Press celebrate the upcoming release of their 300th book in the Very Short Introduction series alongwith their first app.

Oxford remembers Christopher Hitchens

Following Christopher Hitchens' death last week, past and present students of his alma mater Balliol remember the notable and notorious political writer and broadcaster.

Oxford students branded ‘boring’ after latest Varsity trip

Oxford students revert to stereotypical reputation in scandal-free ski-trip, which this year did not feature the infamous 'Valley Rally'

Oxford University Press to reprint controversial essay

Campaigners welcome OUP's decision to reproduce texts which have proven controversial for Hindu students

Theology Faculty to undergo name change

One of Oxford’s oldest departments has made plans to change its name to better describe its 21st Century identity

Oxford unveils plans for £800m science area

University plans dramatic redevelopment of science facilities with the aim of keeping Oxford at the forefront of scientific research

New College moves to protect its name

New College applies for trademark status, ahead of rival bid by private university The New College of the Humanities

Test errors impede History applications

Prospective History students informed late about Oxford interviews, following a mix-up by HAT examiners at the History Faculty

Government sought place at Oxford for Gaddafi’s son

Foreign Office officials approached Oxford over Saif al-Islam Gaddafi’s admission for graduate study despite his lack of the necessary academic qualifications

Oxford University Press under pressure

Oxford University Press India under scrutiny from petitioners regarding discontinued publication of potentially controversial essay

Privacy Row Rages On

Campaign Group Big Brother Watch calls upon Oxford City Council to scrap plans to implement audio-enabled CCTV in taxis, following recent court ruling

Oxide radio stopped due to misuse

Oxford student radio station forced to halt broadcasting after presenters’ careless use of equipment

It’s snow joke

Students warned about record lack of snow for Varsity Trip as experienced skiers are refunded for their additional pass

Strikers hold rally in central Oxford

Public sector workers, together with sympathetic students and residents, march through Oxford to protest the government's public sector pension cuts

Campaigners hold ‘teach-out’ to protest cuts

Students and campaigners gather in central Oxford to support public sector strikes and condemn the government's austerity measures

Union election results announced

Izzy Ernst elected unopposed as President-Elect, while Maria Rioumine, Dean Palmer and Rajiv Dattani also emerge victorious.

Oxford University Press India under fire

OUP India has been subject to criticism this week, as petitioners question its decision to cease publishing a work of literary criticism in response to complaints from Hindu students

Oxford places low down in drinking survey

Oxford University ranks 59th out of 68 universities when it comes to weekly unit intake, as Oxford students drink less than the recommended weekly alcohol intake

Captain’s Cocktails Carnage

At least one ambulance called to attend the guests of an Emergency Services themed event hosted by Oxford Universtiy Rugby Club at the Iffley Sports Ground
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