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. 

Iwu found to be in breach of OUSU standing orders

A complaints committee has ruled President Lewis Iwu to have breached the Student Union's standing orders.

Man jailed after Bodleian bomb hoax

A man has been jailed for 8 months for pretending to have planted a bomb in the Bodleian Library.

Mathematical formula predicts whether love will last

An Oxford University professor has constructed a formula that can calculate whether newly-married couples will divorce

Parliamentary visit raises student hackles

Students have accused a parliamentary select committee of misunderstanding Oxford's admissions process

Professor Hawking to recover from infection

Professor Stephen Hawking is expected to make a full recovery from chest infection.

New position in the Union

Oxford Union introduced a new junior officer position to ensure long-term development.

Jail for youths who attacked student

Two teenagers were jailed yesterday for a total of 16 years for attacking an Oxford student.

Oxford overpower Tabs in 155th Boat Race

Oxford have claimed a solid victory in the 2009 University Boat Race.

Students condemn rise in Uni fees

Oxford students have joined the national outcry against the possibility of tuition fee hikes.

Oxford Uni says no to A* grade

The University will not demand the new grade as part of its admissions criteria

Swindon site to house Bod’s books

The Bodleian Library has bought a site in Swindon to store up to 8 million low-use books

Oxford first for research funds

Oxford has been granted more than any other institution in the latest round of government funding.

Ex-Oxford paedophile jailed

A former Oxford scientist has been convicted of sexual assault and the possession of a library of child pornography.

Oxford donor offers up to $50m

A technology entrepreneur has said he will match up to $50m of donations for the university's Oxford Thinking campaign.

Let teens sleep, says Oxford don

An Oxford scientist has said he believes teenagers' tendency to linger in bed has biological causes.

Suicide risk increases with exposure

Workplace suicides increase the risk of people killing themselves, researchers have found

Police say Hertford Fire still under investigation

Police have confirmed that they are still treating last term's second fire at Hertford as a possible case of arson

Morris dancing comes to Oxford

A new exhibition is opening soon about Morris dancing

Student pursues notorious petty thief

A student led to the arrest of a notorious petty thief after she chased the man on foot when he cycled off with her bike.

Academic tests old cannon

Oxford academic fires replica Elizabethan weapon

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