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Exeter College announces new scholarship for refugees

Exeter College announced the creation of the Oxford-Exeter-Sandys Scholarship on 11th February and is preparing to welcome its first recipient in the upcoming academic year. The new award is...

Oxford study to examine digital barriers for care-experienced children

A new study led by Oxford researchers will investigate the barriers to developing digital skills faced by children in the care system.

‘Our Feminism Knows No Borders’ protest on International Women’s Day 

Around a hundred protesters gathered at the Clarendon building this afternoon in an International...

Student loan reforms promised following opposition from MPs

Concerns have been voiced among MPs over the state of the student loans system...

Bar Risa closes

The night club has closed after owners Jongleurs went into liquidation last Tuesday.

Students welcome inquiry into the loans fiasco

OUSU and suffering Oxford students have welcomed an "overdue" government inquiry announced this week into the Student Loans Company (SLC).

‘Operation Confidence’ is launched by the police

A campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour was launched this week by Thames Valley Police.

Scientists influence the memory of fruit flies

Scientists are now able to directly influence the memory of fruit flies.

Lectures – Kukui – The Alps?

Oxford airport has announced its first international flights plan.

Students set a challenge for Oxford’s leaders

Students call on the University body to cut carbon emissions.

Local anger at student eateries

Students keep filthy restaurants in business.

Oxymoron banned from Freshers’ Fair

Leaflets made by the student-run publication The Oxymoron were confiscated and banned from Freshers' Fair last week.

Oxford dispel interview myths

Sample questions clear up confusion over interviews.

Swine flu breaks out across the University

Swine flu and freshers' flu make many students bedridden.

Students targeted in violent attacks

Three separate violent attacks occur during Freshers' week.

Private schools dominate top Universities

Report shows Oxford one of few top Universities where state school numbers are up.

‘Tab Totty’ angers Cambridge Women’s Union

Cambridge's new tabloid magazine has been offended feminists.

Garett named Professor of Broadcast Media

The producer who brought 'Hustle' to our screens to lecture in Oxford

Oxford drops PPP

Philosophy, Physiology and Psychology course to be replaced by a Biomedical Sciences course.

Juggling increases your brain power

Oxford scientists study shows increase of 5% in white matter for jugglers.

Campaigners challenge colleges over unethical investments

Anti-arms campaigners graffiti colleges ahead of the socially responsible investment review.

Mertonians hit by rent hike

Merton rents have been upped 12% this year due to a deal struck four years ago

Pakistani students refused visas

Students waiting for UK visas prevented from taking up their places at Oxford.

The outsider: Andrew Hamilton

Cherwell interview new Vice Chancellor, Andrew Hamilton

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