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Oxford study to examine digital barriers for care-experienced children

A new study led by Oxford researchers will investigate the barriers to developing digital skills faced by children in the care system.

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‘Our Feminism Knows No Borders’ protest on International Women’s Day

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Student loan reforms promised following opposition from MPs

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Catherine Xu wins Oxford Union presidency for MT26

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“There are lives at stake”: Students and colleges at Oxford University respond to Afghanistan Crisis

The shockwaves from the rapid collapse of the Afghan government and the Taliban takeover since 15th August have been keenly felt across the University of Oxford. They have hit Oxford Afghan students, led to safety concerns for academics in Afghanistan from Oxford Colleges, and resulted in discussions about how the University and members of its community can help.

Oriel College to expand Yalda Hakim scholarship for Afghan women

'We are absolutely committed to ensuring that the current brain drain, and the exodus that we’re seeing in the country, doesn’t mean that these people are lost. They are the best and brightest of the last 20 years, and they are the quintessential 9/11 generation.'

‘It feels so heartbreaking’: Students feel let down by mitigating circumstances process as University receives over 3,500 applications

"These were some of my lowest moments, and I forced myself to relive them by writing them down, pushing aside my discomfort in order to bare all to my examiners, only for them to turn around and reject them."

Oxfordshire community leaders respond to Afghanistan Crisis: “Surely we can do better.”

“Now, our sisters, mothers, daughters, and aunts are under lockdown for the rest of our lives,” said Shaista Aziz, Labour City Councillor for Rose Hill and Iffley and Cabinet Member for Inclusive Communities, sharing in the meeting what an Afghan woman from Oxford had said to her.

University confirms return to in-person teaching from 6 September

The University outlined its “expectation” that “everyone who can will transition to returning to their offices and labs, so that by the beginning of Michaelmas term we will be fully prepared for the next academic year”.

Welsh Education Minister visits Jesus College to celebrate outreach to Wales

The Minister came to learn about the University’s, and particularly Jesus’, strong connections with Welsh educational institutions and the ways in which the University supports students applying to top universities in Wales and across the UK.

Asylum Welcome displays orange hearts of solidarity with refugees

Featuring more than 150 postcards with orange hearts comprising of words of kindness, solidarity, and welcome, the exhibition was launched on 28th July in conjunction with the 70th anniversary of the Refugee Convention of 1951.

Winners of Vice-Chancellor’s Social Impact Awards 2021 announced

"Esthy Yi-Hang Hung, Jacob Kelly and Harry Twohig have been announced as the winners of the Vice-Chancellors’s Social Impact Awards 2021. The annual awards are given to students who have 'demonstrated an exceptional impact and commitment to positive social change while at the university'."

Incoming Oxford freshers react to A Levels Results Day

"'The biggest uncertainty was not knowing how my grades would actually be determined. My grades had fluctuated over the two years so it was difficult to tell which grades would be used as evidence, but it all worked out for the best'."

Oxford University accepts 92% of offer holders

After A-level exams were decided by teacher assessments for the second year running, the University of Oxford has announced that 92% of offer-holders have been accepted. This means the University's intake in inline with average years.

Exeter College first to announce all offer holders will be given a place for 2021 entry

"Exeter is the first college to declare that they will be admitting all offer-holders this year, a practice that was used by colleges for 2020 entry. This announcement comes before other colleges have released information on this year’s admissions guidelines."

“No plans” for compulsory vaccination, Oxford University says

Currently, there are no plans for it to be compulsory for students to be fully vaccinated when they arrive at Oxford at the start of Michaelmas term, according to an Oxford University spokesperson.

Dean of the Faculty of Law launches #RaceMeToo

Responses to #RaceMeToo have ranged from shock at her experiences to solidarity from non-BAME people. But mostly, what followed was recognition.

Oxford University received £6.9m from ExxonMobil since 2015

This brings the total amount of money the University has received from fossil fuel companies since 2015 to £18.8 million.

Plans to restart greyhound racing in Oxford met with opposition

“Oxford Vegan Action and animal rights charity PETA have expressed their opposition to restarting Greyhound racing at Oxford Stadium. Oxford Vegan Action have held in-person protests, while PETA have started a petition urging the Council to use the stadium for “sports that involve willing human participants”.”

Most teaching will be in-person, Oxford University plans

In a newsletter sent to students, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education Chair of the Conference of Colleges confirmed the move, adding that teaching will be "enhanced by high-quality online resources" and possibly "online teaching".

St John’s College announce Professor Dame Sue Black as President-elect

Professor Dame Sue Black is a world-renowned forensic scientist who is currently the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Engagement at Lancaster University.

Under 20% of students living on site for Trinity Term estimated to have used University’s Asymptomatic Testing Sites

The University estimated that as of June 1st, the number of students on site totalled 21,203, comprising 10,108 postgraduate students and 11,095 undergraduate students. Of these students, 4,149 used the symptom-free testing programme.

University launches engineering scholarship with Formula 1 for people from under-represented backgrounds

"The scholarship will cover the full cost of a student’s tuition and some of the student’s living expenses, as well as offer a student work experience opportunities with any of the ten Formula 1 teams, with a primary focus being on mechanical engineering."

Oxford nightclubs prepare to reopen on 19th July

Nightclubs have been told that they have to wait until next Monday, 12th July, for final confirmation of stage four of lockdown easing. This leaves them with only a week to properly prepare for their reopening, should the changes go ahead.

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Oxford study to examine digital barriers for care-experienced children

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