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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.
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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. 
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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...
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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. 
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Tariq Ramadan the new Islamic Studies Chair

Top academic appointed as Chair of Islamic Studies at Oxford

Oxford scientists discover transparent aluminium

Oxford scientists working in Hamburg claim to have discovered transparent aluminium with the use of laser technology.

Tories’ uni lives captured by Channel 4

A drama about David Cameron and Boris Johnson's time at Oxford University has been commissioned by Channel 4.

Oxford tuition fees set to soar above £7000

The price of an Oxford education could double with fees predicted to rise above £7000 by 2013.

Applications to Oxford up by 12.5%

Oxford University has once again seen a rise in the number of applicants for its courses.

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Union bans OUCA hustings in Frewin Court

The Oxford Union society has banned the Oxford University Conservative Association (OUCA) from holding hustings or any in-camera events in the Union buildings.

Oxford choir in Harry Potter movie

The Choir of Queen's College recorded a song for the soundtrack of 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince'.

Frayn named the next Professor of Theatre

Playwright Michael Frayn will take up the post of Professor of Contemporary Theatre at St Catz.

Oxford academics honoured by the Royal Society

Four Oxford academics have won recognition from the Royal Society for the excellence of their work.

Oxford banker falls to death

Anjool Malde, an Oxford graduate and city banker, fell to his death last week as he jumped from the rooftop of a restaurant in London.

Swine flu fears cause further cancellations

Two Oxbridge teaching camps to China have been cancelled following concerns over swine flu.

New healthcare centre for the university

Oxford University has announced plans for a new £8m research centre that will provide personalised healthcare.

Oxford Union plans memorial event for Jackson

The Oxford Union is planning to host a memorial talk in honour of Michael Jackson.

Vegetarians less likely to suffer from cancer

Vegetarians are 12% less likely to develop cancer than meat eaters, according to research carried out at Oxford University.

University ups swine flu alert to red

Oxford University has upped its swine flu alert status to the red 3 phase, as second student at Oxford falls ill.

Oxford student arrested in Iran

Fears are growing for the safety of an Oxford University student arrested two weeks ago as he was trying to leave Iran.

Mood nightclub to be closed

Mood Music Cocktail Bar, a popular George Street nightspot, is forced to close following the revocation of its licence by the Oxford City Council.

No confidence in SEH bursar

A motion of No Confidence in Teddy Hall's bursar was passed unanimously by the college's JCR last Sunday.

Holywell protesters speak up for refugees

Oxford students gathered on Wednesday night to protest against the treatment of refugees in Britain.
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