Thursday 30th April 2026

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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...

Rhodes Scholarship suspends Global Constituency applications

The Rhodes Trust announced earlier this month that the Rhodes Scholarship’s Global Constituency will be suspended for the 2026-2027 application cycle. 

Universities push up entry grades

Several leading universities, including Cambridge and York, have been accused of changing A-Level entry requirements subsequent to students applying.

Study reveals dementia crisis

Britain is ignoring its dementia crisis, a recent study conducted by Oxford University's Health Economics Research centre suggests.

Drugs smack-down at Christ Church

Anonymous letter warns of Chch 'drug culture'.

Visa cuts for non-EU students

Government announces new visa restrictions.

Green students stand for Council

Oxford students run for City Council seats.

Authorities put brakes on Turl St Dash

Annual dash banned following violence.

Student shouts "slay the Jews" at Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister

Police investigate racist abuse allegations.

Student screams "Kill the Jews" at Israeli minister

Danny Ayalon faced protests and disruption when speaking at the Oxford Union on Monday.

Thirst Lodge goes Go-Go

Town and gown speak against plans which "put women at risk".

Honorary degrees revealed

Dame Eileen Atkins, DBE, is one of several famous figures to be given an honorary degree by Oxford this year.

Students campaign to save Sikh Temple

An online petition has been launched to save Oxford's only Sikh temple.

Oxford failing minorities

Oxford is still lagging behind other UK universities in the recruitment of students from ethnic minority backgrounds.

Urgent new motion for Student Union passed

New proposal for OUSU funding gets green light.

Doxbridge over troubled water

Sports trip funding causes controversy.

Equal fees for asylum seekers

OUSU Council votes to support fee cuts for asylum seekers

OFS leaves thesps out of pocket

Student producers accuse closing studio of financial laxity.

Knife threat in Escape

Row over lost phone escalated to violence.

Fake fresher offers "coaching"

Student who lied on his application offered coaching.

OUOTC accused of insensitivity

Theme "Officers and Zulus" causes offence

St John’s set to get a tortoise

JCR and MCR vote to purchase a tortoise.

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