Tuesday 28th April 2026

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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. 

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. 

Oxford outperforms UK tourism as university attractions hit record highs

Visitor numbers to Oxford’s major attractions have risen sharply, outpacing national trends and reinforcing the city’s position as one of the UK’s most resilient tourism hubs.

Pensioner dies after city centre row

A pensioner has died after being knocked to the ground in Oxford city centre.

Undergrads shunted to bottom of room ballot

Brasenose students on four-year courses have been told they may not be eligible for college accommodation next year.

Israeli president shouted down by students

Shimon Peres was heckled by Palestine supporters during his Sheldonian talk last night.

OUSU election delayed in manifesto blunder

OUSU have had to delay their presidential election by one week because a candidate's manifesto wasn't published.

University to investigate uni rugby ‘Jew party’

A "bring a fit Jew" party organised by the Under 21's squad of the Oxford University Rugby Club has sparked an investigation by the University.

Student’s ceiling collapses

A student has narrowly avoided severe injuries after their bedroom ceiling collapsed.

Arrested student receives £1,500 compensation

A St Anne's student has been awarded £1,500 following his "humiliating" arrest for throwing a bottle of water to a protester.

Brookes students in rugby rampage

Members of Oxford Brookes' University Rugby Club paraded in hunting uniforms, wore sex toys and attacked a woman's car.

Ashmolean Museum to close till August

The Ashmolean Museum is due to close for a year while major redevelopment takes place.

Mice arrive at biomedical laboratory

The first mice have arrived for testing at Oxford's new biomedical sciences research laboratory.

MCR poach JCR housing

Students at New College have expressed anger following an MCR decision to swap popular undergraduate housing with their own.

Students oblivious to OUSU election

Over 82% students are unaware of this week's OUSU election, a Cherwell poll finds.

Exquisite Sheldonian ceiling back in place

The Sheldonian Theatre ceiling has been repaired following four years of restoration work.

Obama impacts UK student recruitment

UK students are more likely to look for American jobs following Obama's election victory.

Uni grads schooled in underwear etiquette

A new guide for graduate trainees publishes underwear advices.

Oxford scientists see IVF success soar

The collaboration of Oxford University doctors and the Colorado Centre for Reproductive Medicine could see success rates of IVF soar due to developments in screening embryos.

Pembroke bogsheet banned

The Pembroke JCR bogsheet has been banned following serious complaints regarding its offensive nature.

Uni tuition fees frozen by government

University tuition fees are to be frozen for at least five years, Westminster promised this week.

Uni researchers catalogue ‘annoying phrases’

University of Oxford researchers have compiled a list of the "Top 10 Most Annoying Phrases".

Oxford sweethearts book storms China

A book about an Anglo-Chinese couple who met at Oxford University in the 1930s has become an underground hit in China.

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