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Nine colleges indirectly invest in local Campsfield immigration centre

At least nine Oxford colleges invest indirectly in Mitie Group Plc, an outsourcing company whose subsidiary runs Campsfield House Immigration Removal Centre (IRC) in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, a joint investigation...

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Oxford ranks second to Cambridge in Complete University Guide

The University of Oxford has ranked second behind the University of Cambridge in the Complete University Guide’s 2027 league table, marking the second consecutive year that Cambridge has claimed the top spot.

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Bangladesh July Revolution leaders speak at Oxford Union as protesters clash outside

Protesters clashed outside the Oxford Union this evening during a panel discussion organised by...

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Oxford Union election count suspended amid electoral fraud allegations

he Oxford Union’s Trinity Term 2026 election count has been suspended after the Returning Officer identified substantial evidence of interference, before any ballot boxes were opened.

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Oxford Majlis criticised over Russian ambassador invitation

The Russian ambassador to the UK is scheduled to return to Oxford for an event hosted by the Oxford Majlis on the 29 November....

Sir Philip Pullman receives the Bodley Medal

Sir Philip Pullman has been awarded the Bodley Medal in a ceremony at the Sheldonian Theatre. The medal is awarded by the Bodleian Library “to...

First digital atlas of human fetal brain development published by Oxford

A research team led by the University of Oxford published the first digital atlas of human fetal brain development. It depicts the way the...

Oxford launches new study to improve COVID-19 and flu vaccines

Oxford University’s Vaccine Group has launched a study on lymph node responses to vaccines in younger and older individuals. The trial may potentially improve...

Oxford Union believes violent protest is a necessary political tool

On Thursday night, the Oxford Union voted narrowly in favour of the motion “This House believes violent protest is a necessary political tool,” with...

Over 1,900 Oxford students, faculty, and alumni call on University to endorse immediate ceasefire in Gaza

A petition for the University to endorse an immediate ceasefire in Gaza has garnered over 1,900 signatures from Oxford students, faculty, and alumni. Representatives from...

Artificial intelligence skills may increase workers’ salaries by up to 40%, Oxford study finds

Workers with artificial intelligence skills may be able to increase their salaries by up to 40%. A recent investigation into the economic value of...

Oxford Islamic Society raises around £26,000 for relief in Gaza

The Oxford University Islamic Society (OUIS) held a charity auction for relief efforts in the Gaza Strip last week, raising an estimated £26,000 for...

Merton College’s plan for 540 homes near Oxford rejected over flooding concerns

Merton’s application for over 500 houses was overwhelmingly rejected by Cherwell District Council’s Planning Committee on 2 November. Merton College had applied to build 540...

Oxford scraps results of botched admissions tests

The University of Oxford has confirmed that both the Geography Admission Test (GAT) and the English Literature Admissions Test (ELAT), which took place on...

Oxford researchers develop AI tool that can help predict viral outbreaks

In a groundbreaking study published in Nature, researchers at Oxford and Harvard have unveiled EVEscape, a state-of-the-art AI tool designed to predict the emergence...

Oxford report reveals enduring inequalities underlying maternal mortality

Oxford’s scientists from the Population Health’s National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit, in collaboration with MBRRACE-UK, have published a report which helps identify improvements needed in...

Oxford Council’s Local Plan acknowledges housing shortfall

Oxford City Council approved the first draft of the Local Plan 2040 on 18 October, acknowledging that they can’t meet the housing demand of...

Oxford tourism numbers rebound after the pandemic

Oxford tourism numbers are now surpassing pre-pandemic levels, after having been among the most reduced in the UK during COVID. Eight and a half...

Oxford study discovers source of largest ever Mars quake

An Oxford led team of scientists have recently revealed the results of a unique collaborative project which looked to explore the source of the...

JSoc condemns Intifada chants at student protests

The Oxford University Jewish Society (JSoc) released a statement condemning “anti-Semitic incitements to violence” used by students during recent protests. In particular, the student...

Mental health struggles: part of ‘the Oxford experience’?

An investigation by Cherwell has found that the number of students accessing the University’s counselling service has been steadily increasing over the past decade,...

Ben Shapiro speaks at the Oxford Union

Speaking at the Union tonight, Ben Shapiro discussed and debated Israel’s right to retaliate in Gaza, abortion, and the upcoming 2024 American election. While...

Kevin Spacey receives standing ovation at Sheldonian Theatre in first stage appearance since trial

Kevin Spacey received a standing ovation at the Sheldonian Theatre after performing a brief scene of Shakespeare as part of a lecture about cancel...

Speakers criticise “uncomfortable” talk at Rhodes House

Panellists at a talk on the legacy of the Transatlantic Slave Trade hosted at Rhodes House described the general experience of speaking at the...

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Nine colleges indirectly invest in local Campsfield immigration centre

Oxford ranks second to Cambridge in Complete University Guide

Bangladesh July Revolution leaders speak at Oxford Union as protesters clash outside

Oxford Union election count suspended amid electoral fraud allegations

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