Monday 27th 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.

Covered Market businesses fear closure

Market shops facing 51% higher rent as Council go to arbitration hearings.

Grads charged with espionage

Russian security services claim two students were collecting classified information.

Boxers’ Beatles photo stolen

Varsity success marred by theft .

Fire on Magdalen Street

VIDEO: Fire crews were called to Schuh on Thursday evening to tackle a small blaze. 

Student forced out of Iran

The security services hound a modern linguist out of the country after he associates with dissidents.

Maths prodigy becomes escort

Sufiah Yusof went to St Hilda's aged 13.  Now 23, she whispers algebra into clients' ears.

Lincoln bop cancelled

College responds to “wrestling and gallivanting” in previous bop.

Phishers target University email

University staff and students are the intended victims of a new 'phishing' attack

Return of the Uni police?

The University funds four PCSOs, but it looks unlikely that colleges will let them patrol quads.

Police crack down on local clubs

Imperial's licence is suspended amidst reports of underage drinking, drugs, and fights.  

Murder mystery entices applicants

Dead bodies on the quad used to dispel myths about Oxford.    

Oxford win Boat Race

VIDEO: Cambridge suffer after losing their stroke man.

Blackwell gives Bod £5m

Julian Blackwell wants the Bodleian's treasures to be put on public view.

OUCA ‘rowdy behaviour’ criticised

The behaviour of some OUCA members caused a speaker to complain at a London event.  

Professor wins IR award

Paul Collier won the 2008 Lionel Gelver Prize for his book 'The Bottom Billion'.

Zero-emissions sports car developed

Oxford University has helped create a green sports car. 

Christ Church win University Challenge

The college won by 220-170 to Sheffield 

Community radio station back on air

Oxford’s only community radio station is back on air for a month by popular demand.OX4 fm will broadcast 24 hours a day until 28th...

Residents demand Westgate reassessment

Campaign group Oxford Against Westgate Expansion are lobbying the Environment Agency to undertake another flood risk assessment on the Westgate Centre redevelopment plans. A meeting...

Wadham Fresher Narrowly Lost Chance to Become Britain’s "MasterChef"

A first year reading English at Wadham has narrowly missed out on becoming Britain's latest and youngest ever "BBC MasterChef".Emily Ludolf, 19, from Lyne...

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