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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.

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St Catz reopens dining hall following RAAC renovations

St Catherine’s College has reopened its dining hall, following more than two years of disruption caused by the discovery of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in parts of its estate.

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Violent clash outside Oxford Union during visit of Sudanese prime minister

A violent altercation broke out between the entourage of Prime Minister Kamil Idris of Sudan and protesters during Idris’ visit to the Oxford Union on Wednesday, 13th May. The incident occurred as Idris was exiting the Union after participating in a speaker event.

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Oxford and UN launch peace and security fellowship

The University of Oxford and the United Nations have launched a new Peace and Security Fellowship.

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Video: Mystery Mime Part I

The first of the exciting new Mystery Mime series! Guess what Dep Ed Dan is singing this week... Leave comments below!

PODCAST: Week 3 Mid-Week News

Sangwon Yoon and Jenny Moore provide 3rd week's mid-week news report . Tune in every week!

Club night review: Action Stations

“What to do?” wailed Indie Kid, “ What to do, every other Wednesday when there is no Narcissists?” And the God of the Night...

College football round up – 2nd week

compiled by Matt Miskimmin DIVISION ONE Magdalen 4-0 Christ Church Magdalen recorded a dominant 4-0 victory at home...

ALF Renew Threat to Contractors

The Animal Liberation Front has claimed responsibility for the recent vandalism of the property of an Oxford University contractor. The message, posted on the...

Sex Bad for Grades

A link between promiscuity and low academic achievement has been found following a survey of over 1000 undergraduates at Cambridge University.Students from colleges ranked...

Exhibition Review: Wilbur Heynes, Shine, at the O3 Gallery

Wilbur Heynes is currently exhibiting a collection of photographic and sculptural work at the O3 Gallery in the Oxford Castle. The Shine exhibition displays...

Pop and roll

No one’s quite sure when pop music died. Maybe it was when S-club quit, or when Justin discovered the Neptunes, or when Eyebrow Boy...

First Principal for Green Templeton College

The current Warden of Green College, Colin Bundy, has been named as the first Principal of a new graduate college. ‘Green Templeton College’ is...

NCO in rehearsal: The Fall of the House of Usher

Judging by the quality of performance demonstrated at the rehearsal I attended, New Chamber Opera’s rendition of ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’,...

Feral Beast scoops the Telegraph

Well, kind of.Feral Beast last week, in a post entitled "Germany's Communist kingmakers": By this time next week, these neo-communists might be some...

The politics of "Nein"

The only certainty coming out of last night’s election results here in Hesse, Germany, are that the ruling conservative Christian Democrats (CDU) are losers...

Book Review: In the Land of the Ayatollahs Tupac Shakur is King: Reflections from Iran and the Arab

In his book, British author Shahzad Aziz travels through the Middle East, including Iran, Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan, to explore the relationships between Arabic...

Croquette, anyone?

Mysterious object found in Christ Church’s popular potato croquettes threatens to overturn their current status as one of the more popular carbs on the...

Magdalen Bridge Will Be Closed on May Morning

There will be no bridge jumping on May 1st. Oxford City Council have decided yet again to close Magdalen Bridge on May Morning...

Comment: Entertainment at the Oxford Union

In the interests of full disclosure, I should probably mention that I am not a member of the Oxford Union. Amid the blur of...

Great Novels: The Return of the Soldier, by Rebecca West

The Return of the Solider may seem an odd choice for this series of reviews. It is not an archetypal ‘great novel’. According to...

Single review: Sons & Daughters, ‘Darling’

As nice as it is to hear some fresh female vocals and great harmony in the chorus, this single left something to be desired.To...

Single review: Hot Chip ‘Ready For The Floor’

‘Ready for the Floor’ is the first single from Hot Chip’s forthcoming album ‘Made in the Dark’. The typical fusion of pop, soulful lyrics...

Avid Records Closes After Twenty Years

Avid Records, Oxford’s last remaining vinyl record store, has been forced to close due to a large rent demand from Oxford City Council.The store...

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