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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.

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. 

Twelve Oxford colleges do not pay all staff the Oxford Living Wage

At least twelve Oxford colleges were not paying all staff the Oxford Living Wage...

Libraries down 2.5 million

Digitalisation to blame for rising deficit.

‘Stinking’ intruders force way into Lincoln

Concerns raised over security after girl finds stranger at foot of bed.

Rolling in it

Why Oxford students don't have it so bad with finances.

Campaign condemns low pay in colleges

Living Wage Campaign reveals Christ Church staff paid just £5.80 per hour.

Champagne death over job loss fears

Banker jumped off building after prank email.

Obesity still on the rise

Eighty per cent of men and almost seventy per cent of women will be overweight by 2020.

Plea for lost kitten

New College's pet kitten Otis has been missing for several days, prompting great concern amongst College members.

Perfume range denied by Uni

An Oxford University spokesperson has quashed rumours that the University is planning to launch a perfume and aftershave range.

Teddy Hall condoms vandalised

Free condoms found to have holes.

Oxford says ‘yes’ to fees rise

University supports lifting of cap on fees.

Protest aims to strip club of licence

Locals plan protest agains lapdancing licence.

A bit on the side: path to a First

Students spending their time on extra-curricular activities are still succeeding in academic work

Worcester porter found in lake

Porter discovered unconscious on Sunday evening.

BNC intruders chased out

Students thought girls had stolen a games console.

Analysis: Binge Oxford

Hector Keate's thoughts on Cherwell's drinking investigation.

Binge Oxford: picking up the pieces

Drunken students abuse NHS staff and services while Cherwell spends a night with a paramedic team.

Email hacking case in court

Tribunal hears allegations that an academic's claims her emails were hacked into.

University pulls out of Lavasa project

Plans for University's Indian Business Centre withdrawn have been withdrawn.

Oriel development plans criticised

Victorian Society say roof development will damage skyline.

College deficits stretch to millions

Oxford's richest colleges face tough decisions.

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