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Oxford Union overhauls voting rules after election scandals

Two forms of identification will be required to vote at the Oxford Union following consecutive instances of electoral fraud involving impersonation.
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Proctors’ Office investigations into AI plagiarism rise 46% in a year

Cases are on the rise, whilst the majority of AI plagiarism investigations in the last three years have been in the Social Sciences division, a Cherwell investigation has found.
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New scholarship created for Afghan women at Oxford

One scholarship will be awarded to a woman of Afghan descent to study at the University of Oxford each year in a new endowment from the Weidenfeld-Hoffman Trust.
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Former L’Oreal CEO donates £30m for new Worcester College library

Worcester College has submitted a  planning application for a new £30 million library, funded entirely by a donation from alumnus and former CEO of L’Oréal Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones.
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Sheldonian heads ‘gagged’ in midnight immigration demo

The statues surrounding the Sheldonian were 'gagged' in a protest early on Thursday morning by students campaigning against a proposed detention centre outside Bicester.

Patten rebuffs ‘angry middle class’

Oxford University Chancellor Chris Patten has attacked the "angry middle class parents" who have criticised his proposal of a rise in tuition fees.

Poet Laurete snubs Oxford poetry post

Poet Laureate Andrew Motion has declared that he is not interested in becoming the next Oxford Professor of Poetry.

Oxford students in car plant protest

A group of students joined protesters gathered outside the BMW Plant in Cowley at 6:00 a.m. on Monday morning, following announcements of mass job cuts at the factory.

Corpus triumphs in University Challenge

Corpus Christi has won this year's University Challenge after beating the University of Manchester by 275 points to 190 in Monday's grand final.

Gordon Brown to deliver Romanes lecture

Number 10 has confirmed that Prime Minister Gordon Brown will be giving the auspicious Romanes lecture in Oxford on Friday.

Fears new visa rules will deter foreign applicants

Universities have expressed concern that strict new immigration rules could deter international students from applying to the UK.

Proctors hunt for sit-in students

University Proctors are attempting to track down the pro-Palestine protesters who barricaded themselves in the Bodleian.

Brasenose student to run for Labour MP

A Brasenose student, Andrew Lomas, will run for Labour MP in the next general election.

Suspected brothel raided on Marston Road

Police have raided a suspected brothel in Marston, arresting three women.

Student survey slams Oxford nightlife

Students have slammed Oxford's poor nightlife, scoring the town an average of just 5/10 for "going out" as part of a survey of university cities.

Oxford atheists found national movement

Oxford University students have been involved in the creation of a new nationwide secular society.

Controversy over note-sharing website

Oxford students are selling their notes for money to GradeGuru.com, a note sharing website, where other students can then download the notes for free.

Motion to allow multiple terms in OUSU comes under fire

A controversial motion that would allow OUSU sabbatical officers to run for multiple terms in office has been attacked by members of the student body.

Green activists’ Valentine gesture

Oxford's Vice Chancellor, John Hood, has received at least a thousand cards this Valentine's Day.

Gormley statue placed without planning permission

A seven foot statue has been erected on the roof of Exeter College, despite it lacking planning permission.

Hilda’s forced to abandon Ball theme

Controversy has engulfed the Balliol and St Hilda's balls, forcing St Hilda's to change their theme at the last minute.

Row over room benefits for St John’s JCR reps

A motion by St John's College to give JCR reps an advantage in the housing ballot has been defeated.

Protest against Uni ‘war crimes’

A group of students marched through Oxford's city centre today last Wednesday to protest against the University's investment in the arms trade.

SPEAK protester sentenced to 10 years

Animal rights activist Mel Broughton has been found guilty in a re-trial.
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