Saturday 2nd May 2026

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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”.

Local election manifestos published as student candidates contest key wards

The Labour Party, the Green Party and the Liberal Democrats have released their manifestos ahead of the upcoming Oxford City Council elections, as a number of current and recent University of Oxford students contest seats across the city.

Carl Benjamin disinvited from Oxford Union amid backlash from FemSoc and IHH

On Thursday, the Oxford Union held a debate on the motion ‘This House Believes That Being British is a ‘Birthright’, Not a Choice’. Carl Benjamin, who had been scheduled to speak, was disinvited from the event shortly before it took place. 

Hugh’s students complain about disciplinary measures

Students react against decanal system at St Hugh's

Oxford to host World Literacy Summit

University to host 300 world leaders for a four day summit on literacy

Mission Week backlash

Some students complain about 'excessive' promotion for OICCU 'This is Jesus' week

Council proposals upset kebab van owners

Mixed reactions as 'prohibited streets' are opened to licensed vendors

Counselling cutbacks

Counselling Service changes referral system because of strain on resources

British universities less appealing to foreign students

UCAS figures reveal a drop in applications from EU residents as a result of fee rises

Ice age linked to plant growth

Oxford scientists have discovered link between the emergence of plants and the beginning of the ice age.

Students pay for proof-readers online

Companies charge up to £100 to proof-read coursework. University sees it as a grey area with regards to cheating.

Oxford given museum grant

Oxford's museums trump 14 others to win major grant

Oxford triumph in wine contest

Team win a trip to Australia

Hertford Principal to chair fees commission

Will Hutton will lead investigation into the impact of the rise in university tuition fees

Keble clamp down on poor academic performance

College aims to improve its ranking in the Norrington table

Harris Manchester reject Murdoch

College JCR vote on News Corp newspaper subscriptions divides student body

Harris Manchester plans new clock tower

Thai couple donate £1.4 million towards new construction at Oxford college

Man on the run

Police chase suspected thief from the Covered Market to Mansfield

Battle of the sexes at Wadham

'Feminism and Lad Culture” discussion held by Wadham feminists, following “laddish” behaviour at Student Union meeting

Petition to ban future lap-dancing clubs

Students express mixed views on the online campaign

Male sex drive causes war

Oxford researchers explore patterns of male aggression

HFL consultations continue

Students bring their concerns to History Faculty Library committee meeting

Chief Exec of Student Loans Company avoids taxation

Students react to news that Ed Lester does not pay Income Tax and National Insurance

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