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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.

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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.

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Council rejects Regent Park’s plan to convert Oxfam into MCR

Oxford City Council has rejected an application by Regent’s Park College to convert the Oxfam Bookshop on St Giles’ Street into its Middle Common Room (MCR), citing local regulations.

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Magdalen College Choir to admit girls for first time in 500-year history

Magdalen College has announced that girls will be admitted as choristers for the first time in the Choir’s history, marking a momentous change for one of the University of Oxford’s longest-standing choral traditions.

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Fascist-itis spreads to the continent

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Virgin Baron to Open Health Centre in Oxford

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College football round up – 3rd week

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Stage preview: I Love Peach Blossom

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Exhibition Review: Emma Dougherty, ‘Philate*ly’, at ‘The Vaults’

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Jamie Oliver to Open New restaurant in Oxford

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Take part in the first Feral Beast survey

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Exhibition Review: Chinese Prints 1950-2006 at the Ashmolean, Part 2

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Rhodes Scholarship suspends Global Constituency applications

Oxford outperforms UK tourism as university attractions hit record highs

Council rejects Regent Park’s plan to convert Oxfam into MCR

Magdalen College Choir to admit girls for first time in 500-year history

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