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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.
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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. 
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Second Oxfordshire Patriots protest this term met with counterprotesters

The Oxfordshire Patriots held a demonstration last Saturday in the city centre outside the Oxfordshire County Council offices. They were met by counter-protestors from Oxford Stand Up To Racism (OSUTR).
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University of Oxford paid private firm for ‘intelligence’ on student protest

The University of Oxford has been named as one of twelve UK universities that paid a private intelligence consultancy run by former military intelligence officials to monitor student activism.
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Guardian recognises Oxford journalists

Several Oxford students and publications are shortlisted at the Guardian Student Media Awards 2011

University Challenge contestant targeted in hate campaign

Ex-Balliol student Marine Debray is the latest in a number of University Challenge contestants to suffer sexist abuse online

Oxford locals clash with University

Local residents protest about plans for four new University buildings in Headington

Dons clash over Shakespeare film

A film casting doubt on Shakespeare’s authorship of his plays provokes varied reactions from Oxford English tutors.

Oxford scientists discover remarkable star

Brightest supernova in a generation spotted by a team of Oxford researchers

Oxford schools top the league tables

Outstanding GCSE and A level results from Oxfordshire schools have been attributed to close links with the University

Oxford breaks ground in sickle cell diagnosis

Oxbridge researchers develop a new blood test with the potential to save thousands from a lifetime of ill health.

New coach for Blues rugby squad

James Wade has been appointed as the new head coach for Oxford University Rugby Club for Michaelmas 2011

Welsh poorly represented at Oxbridge, says MP

MP Paul Murphy speaks out as figures reveal 4.6% average applicant success rate compared to national 20%

John’s Vikings get the spotlight in BBC documentary

Viking bodies found under one of the quads in St John's College to feature in BBC series

Trinity to offer bursaries to bereaved students

Oil tycoon’s £5m donation will go towards bursaries for those who have lost parents

Oxford students bring help to riot victims

In the wake of last week’s riots, Christ Church students pitch in to help victims in south London

Merton reclaims Norrington Table top spot

Magdalen drops to 4th place and Mansfield jumps up by 17 places as finalists’ performances are tabulated

Oxford dons in autism spat

Controversy as Oxford professor links autism to internet usage

Oxford student, 24, dies in holiday accident

History postgraduate loses his footing on the banks of a river while on holiday in France

Bod ventures into a technological world

Bodleian releases its first mobile app

Riot fears spread to Oxford

Copycat attacks hit Oxford as riot violence flares up across the country

New medical research labs face uncertain future

Plans to build two new medical research labs for the Nuffield Medical Department up for review

Backlash against expanding student housing developments

Local housing planners reject further development plans

Hertford tutor claims wrongful dismissal

Economics tutor appealing to employment tribunal for redundancy pay
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