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Oxford falls to lowest ever spot in The Times UK University Guide 2027

The University of Oxford has placed fifth in The Times’s 2027 UK university rankings, falling from joint fourth with the University of Cambridge last year. This marks Oxford’s lowest ranking in the guide’s 33 year history and only the second time the University has not been in the top three.
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Protest held outside Town Hall over sale of Council-owned building to St Peter’s

A protest took place today outside Oxford Town Hall against Oxford City Council’s plan to sell 11 New Road to St Peter’s College, which would convert most of the building into student housing.
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Oxford Reform Society registers for Michaelmas

The University of Oxford has a Reform UK society for the first time, after...
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Finance workers strike at Oxford University Press

Finance workers are on strike at Oxford University Press (OUP) over plans to offshore jobs to India, with trade union officials warning that “before long this great British institution will exist in the UK in name only."
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Oddbins to close

A popular central Oxford drinks shop is set to close in the coming months

Club night re-Shuffle

New club night company, set up to rival Varsity Events, has taken control of Lava Ignite and Wahoo.

St Peter’s professor found dead

Staff and students pay tribute to respected Physics professor as police investigate suspected murder

22% of Oxford children in poverty

Startling statistics reveal differences in levels of child poverty around Oxford

Party Patrol

An Oxford City Councillor has proposed a scheme to control noise levels

Stephen Hawking celebrates 70th

One of Britain's finest scientists celebrates a birthday milestone against the odds and takes the opportunity to reflect on his time studying at Oxford.

Oxford researchers discover Hasselhoff crab

Teams led by Oxford University and Southampton have discovered a lost world of previously unknown creatures living miles under the Southern Ocean.

Oxford Professor of Poetry knighted

Geoffrey Hill, Oxford's Professor of Poetry and eminent literary critic, receives a knighthood in New Year's Honours List

Crewdating guide tells freshers how to achieve ‘success’

Rugby team employs guide to maximise their chances on crewdates

Church history tutor knighted

Oxford Professor's outstanding contribution to Church History recognised in the New Year's Honours List

Breakthrough in Oxford malaria research

Team of researchers at Oxford University develop new malaria vaccine, which is labelled 'very exciting.'

Bod’s book switch completed on schedule

The seven millionth book has been transferred to Swindon, as part of the Bod's continuing redevelopment

Students targeted by student loan scams

Oxford students are among those who have received fraudulent emails asking students to verify or update their personal details

Highest black student intake for ten years

Latest figures reveal that the application and acceptance rates for black students have increased significantly this year although students from ethnic minorities remained hugely under-represented.

Universities widen entrance criteria

An increasing number of universities, including Oxford, are using information on applicants' social class, parental education or school performance as part of the admissions process.

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
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