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.

Outrage over naked KY jelly wrestling at Kukui

A student club night featuring naked wrestling, topless girls and a 'fetish snake show' has sparked a police investigation.

Plagiarism will be punished, warns Oxford

Cambridge survey reveals 1 in 2 cheat

Graduate careers market hit by crunch

Students graduating in 2009 face unprecedented levels of debt and will struggle to find employment.

Oxford spend £500m on Radcliffe campus site

Huge investment in Woodstock Road site

Trial of animal rights activist collapses

The trial of an animal rights activist collapsed yesterday after the jury failed to reach a verdict.

Queen’s rugby bloodbath

Three severe injuries were suffered at a recent Queen's-Magdalen match.

Reform of OUSU election debates

This week, OUSU have voted to introduce a new format for presidential elections.

Oxford grad is youngest king

An Oxford University graduate became the world's youngest monarch on Thursday.

OUP boss quits after 11 years

Dr Henry Reece, Secretary to the Delegates and Chief Executive of Oxford University Press (OUP) will retire in June 2009.

Government slashes grants

The government decided to cut back on grants for students from middle-income families due to a shortfall in funding.

Tutor flees cycle path attacker

A college lecturer has become the third victim to be attacked on the cycle path between Ferry Road and Parks Road.

First for women at All Souls

Women take both Prize Fellowships

DJ’s decks swiped by stranger

Halloween house party marred by theft

Fake Oxford degree minister sacked

Chaos in Iran after minister dismissed

Oxford don embroiled in Obama smear

An Oxford University don was the subject of a last-ditch attempt to prevent Barack Obama's election as US President.

Iranian minister sacked after Oxford forgery

Iran's parliament has voted to sack their Interior Minister after he admitted that his Oxford degree was forged.

Bennett donates manuscripts to Bod

Gift is 'recompense' for free education

Elitism row girl graduates

Oxford reject achieves Cambridge distinction

Court told of animal rights bomb plot

An animal rights activist planted two home-made petrol bombs at Oxford University, a court heard this week.

College splashes out on plant pots

Brasenose alleged to have spent £18,000 on plants and pots

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