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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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University tightens discipline rules

New and tougher disciplinary rules on drugs and property damage are being considered by Oxford's Congregation.

Oxford student diagnosed with swine flu

A postgraduate student at Oxford has contracted swine flu.

New race for poetry post begins

The speculation who can replace Ruth Padel as the Oxford Professor of Poetry has begun.

Construction projects anger students

Students have expressed outrage at the disruption caused by college building schemes.

Oxford mayor sets up Ikeda fund

Oxford Mayor Mary Clarkson has set up a fund to help injured student Kentao Ikeda

Climate protesters swarm city centre

Cycling protesters dressed as suffragettes have demonstrated in Oxford's centre against university's climate change policy.

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St Anne's JCR has elected a white, middle-class male heterosexual representative.

Britain "worse" than East Germany for Civil Liberties

Britons have less freedom and privacy than East Germans did twenty years ago, according to an Oxford University Professor.

Canadian university offers post to Derek Walcott

Nobel laureate has been offered a teaching position in Canada.

Aspirin may bring more risks than benefits

The benefits of long-term use of aspirin for healthy people do not outweigh the risks, researchers at Oxford University have concluded.

Christ Church JCR President to be baptised

Christ Church JCR has voted in favour of a proposition to "baptise" new JCR Presidents.

Humans to hear shapes and taste words

Humans can hear shapes and sizes and taste words, Oxford University researchers have found.

OUSU policy review criticised

Oxford Universiyt Student Union council is facing criticism for an "irrelevant" discussion of policies that are due to expire this term.

Exposed: Oxford sex laid bare

Historians get the most action, only 15% of students are still to lose their virginity and you are much more likely to achieve a First Class degree if you are homosexual.

OUSU criticised for "irrelevant" discussion

Controversial abortion issues have surfaced as OUSU considers its lapsing policies.

Vice-chancellor’s society for donors

Oxford University has set up a new society to recognise those who donate money to the institution.

LMH students left without rooms

A delay in building at Lady Margaret Hall means over 40 undergraduates will be forced to live out next term.

Balliol JCR gives living wage to staff

Balliol JCR has become the first common room to sign up to pay a Living Wage to its staff.

SSL experiences power cut

Social Sciences Library and two colleges nearby were hit by a power cut on Tuesday evening.

Oxford gears up for local elections

Student votes could prove pivotal in the battle between the Lib Dems and Labours
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