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.

Student security risks exposed

Over half of students are letting strangers into colleges; one third wouldn’t immediately report a lost access card or keyfob.

Oxbridge IQ system slammed

Newcastle don claims that IQ is flawed in favour of higher social classes.

Porter quits amidst accusations

Hertford students still unclear on reasons for popular porter's resignation.

Uni launches fundraising drive

Celebrity patrons to front Uni’s ambitious funding campaign.

Dons remain divided

Vice-Chancellor's legacy of "division" continues

Plug pulled on Oxide

Student radio station has been operating without a licence for two years.

Sri Lankan President visits

President Mahinda Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka visited Oxford on 13 May to address the Union.   The talk was received by a full Chamber with representatives...

DVD launched to combat diabetes

An instructive DVD has been released in tandem with a new website by the Diabetes Research Network in the hopes of encouraging sufferers of...

Chelsea gunman’s ChCh funeral

The funeral of Mark Saunders took place at Christ Church last Friday. Saunders was killed by police after he started shooting at passers-by and...

Mummified infant on show

The Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, has loaned the mummified body of an 18-month old infant boy. It will be displayed in art exhibition, Unravelled, in...

China earthquake appeal launched

Joint effort by Oxford societies

JCR presidential candidate fined

Hustings prank results in Christ Church student being reprimanded by police

Finals ‘gender gap’ leaves dons in the dark

Men still outperforming women on average

Teddy Hall deny ‘social crisis’ claims

Oxford Student claims 'out of proportion' and 'exaggerated' say students

Donation drives ‘losing money’

Patrick Macfarlane investigates ineffective college fundraising techniques.

OUSU consider scrapping President

Group reviewing welfare revision recommends creation of four new posts

English graduate urges Burma aid

Oxford students encouraged to donate individually and through their JCRs.

Don criticises over-examination

Jesus fellow questions ‘narrow, instrumental approach’ to education

Speak founder Broughton to stand trial

Trial of leading animal rights activist to begin in June

Leading donor ‘snubbed’ by Uni

University denies claims that relationship with Zvi Meitar has been soured.

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