Wednesday 29th 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. 

Academic freedom under threat as funding structure changes

Oxford academics protest against changing the research funding structure.

LMH pipe bursts

The entire water supply to LMH was cut off on Friday morning following a burst pipe which threatened to flood the college.

OCA reform promises under fire

The society has been criticised after it emerged that affiliation may have been unconstitutional.

Gender equality week raises questions about feminism

Students express mixed views on the word 'feminist'.

Access to emergency contraception limited

OUSU passes a motion on emergency contraceptives.

Oxford welcomes scholars from down under

Oxford is soon set to welcome two indigenous post-graduates as part of the new Charlie Perkins scholarship program.

OUP publishes largest thesaurus in the world

This week sees the long-awaited publication of The Historical Thesaurus of the Oxford English Dictionary.

Facebook-lawsuit twins make blues rowers

Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, two twins that sued the founder of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg, are part of Oxford's squad for the 2010 Boat Race.

OULC and Union in conflict

Oxford University Labour Club in row over speakers with Union.

House auctioned for Oxfordshire animals

A house on Walton Well Road in North Oxford is being auctioned to raise funds for the Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary.

Oxford research to help diabetics

Recently published research from the University of Oxford will help in planning treatment regimes for diabetes.

Tutor’s outrage at BNP misrepresentation

Claims made by BNP leader on Question Time have been rejected by academic

University mobile service gets 200 hits an hour

The University has launched a new mobile service that enables students, tourists, and the wider public of Oxfordshire to see what the city has to offer.

Oxford is the brainiest place in Britain

Oxford is the brainiest place in Britain according to research by the Office of National Statistics.

Protests and arrests over climate change

Students arrested after scaling power station.

"I never delivered the punchline"

Nick Gallagher speaks for the first time since the racism scandal last term.

Oxford pulls out of bid for city of culture

Oxford pulls out of bid for city of culture and enters race for Book Capital

Brasenose vote on scholar privileges

Room ballots not to be based on exam results

Old Tom foolery at Matriculation

Pranks and entertainment by second and third years during Matriculation.

No appeal for Queen’s ex-pres

Nathan Roberts will not be allowed to appeal after being forced to drop his JCR presidency due to low prelims marks

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