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Oxford and UNESCO launch a free global course on AI and Rule of Law

The University of Oxford has paired up with UNESCO to launch a free global course titled “AI, Justice, and Rule of Law”. The Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) will teach those in legal settings to navigate the ethical, legal, and human rights challenges of AI. 
News Ilya Rosenbaum -

£26 million in visiting student tuition fees: Inside the finances of Oxford’s visiting student programme

Across the twelve colleges that disclosed figures, the total income from visiting student tuition fees from 2021 to 2025 amounted to £26,474,583.
News Cherwell Investigations -

Tommy Robinson Union invite sparks controversy across University

The Oxford Union has invited Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, who identifies as Tommy Robinson, to speak at a Week 5 debate on the motion ‘This house believes the West is right to be suspicious of Islam’. The invitation has generated backlash from University societies, senior Union officials, and Stand Up to Racism UK. 
News Beatrix Arnold and Ned Remington -

Think tank publishes report calling for centralised Oxbridge admissions

The Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) has published a new report advocating for centralised admissions procedures for applications to the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge, arguing that the current collegiate system increases the opacity and complexity for applicants and their teachers.
News Daniela Braw-Smith -
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The Ting Tings – We started nothing

They really haven't started anything, judging by this effort

Councillor triggers by-election

Lib Dem councillor Richard Huzzey steps down after accepting a fellowship at Yale

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Panel imposes two-term ban following a tribunal that lasted 18 hours.

Uncovered: the real housing crisis

Patrick Macfarlane investigates properties infested, falling apart and plagued by poor maintenance.
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