Thursday 30th April 2026

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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).

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.

Nuffield JCR condemns invite to controversial Israeli philosopher

Controversial Israeli political philosopher Professor Daniel Statman has been invited to visit Nuffield College for Trinity Term, despite a JCR statement condemning the decision.

Oxford-led study develops ‘SimCells’ to target antimicrobial resistance

Researchers led by University of Oxford academic Dr Wei Huang have successfully created biologically engineered cells, designed to target antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bacteria. 

St John’s student demands earplugs

The level of noise from revellers attending the Rhodes House Ball on the 15th May has angered finalists at St John's College. Jason Keen, finalist at...

Hand holding event shortlisted

The Same-Sex Hand-Holding event hosted by OUSU and RAG on Valentine's Day this year in has been short listed in Event of the Year...

Women should mind the Finals gap

Studies fail to discover reason for men's outperformance of women

Labour attempts to woo Lib Dems

OULC drive to recruit disaffected Lib Dems

Cowley’s long summer of blood

Violence continues as a local man is knifed in his buttock and a partying student is whipped

Balliol scholarship outrage

JCR to decide on future of Reach Oxford scholar

Postgraduate applications at all time high

18,800 applications already received for next year’s courses

Fire alert at Eagle and Child

Fire engines were called to the famous pub on Monday

Ministry of Magdalen

New Chancellor George Osborne edited hemp-themed magazine with headline: "How on Earth Did the Tories Win?"

Oriel threatens library closure

Students show "flagrant disregard" for library regulations

Comedian booed off stage at ball

Mitch Benn walks off after objects are thrown onto the stage at Jesus-Somerville ball

Controversial Cardinal cancels

"Period of ill heath" blamed for Sean Brady no-show

£5 million gift to Oxford

Donation made to establish links with the Far East

Tories and Labour triumph in Oxford

Election results leave out Lib Dems

Violent week in Oxford

Rise in aggressive attacks in city centre

Ox Hub moves in

Charity group bids for lease of Turl Street venue

Small entertainer still at large

Student punched by stubbly juggler in a top hat at St Hugh's ball

"Oxford is still not Detroit"

OUSU and Christ Church urge caution after vicious attack on student

Rad-ical changes planned for Infirmary

Extensive developments likely to go ahead on historic site

Disabled drop-out on the rise

An investigation finds high drop-out rates for disabled students and evidence of poor provision in many colleges

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