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Oxford law academic cancels lecture series on sex and gender following protests

Dr Michael Foran, Associate Professor of Law and Fellow of Keble College, has cancelled the remaining lectures in a series on sex, gender identity, and the law, following protests at two of the events.

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Oxford City Council announces new cabinet for 2026/27

Oxford City Council leader Susan Brown has announced her new cabinet for the 2026/2027 year. Brown, who also leads the Labour group on the Council, has appointed seven Labour councillors to the cabinet following local elections on 7th May in which Labour lost its overall majority but remained the largest party on the Council.

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Prime Minister of Sri Lanka delivers annual lecture at Oxford School of Global and Area Studies

Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr Harini Amarasuriya, delivered the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OGSA) Annual Lecture at St. Antony’s College on 19th May.

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Oxford researchers collaborate to release open data to accelerate AI drug discovery

University of Oxford researchers have released a new open data set and AI model to accelerate drug discovery.

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Oxford Hub’s Schools Plus to host second hand clothes sale at Trinity College

The second hand clothes sale will run between 11am and 3pm. Schools Plus is inviting students to make donations of clothes, in particular formal wear and clothing that is size 10 or larger.

EXCLUSIVE: Carole Baskin and Jacob Rees-Mogg to speak at Oxford Union

Tiger King star Carole Baskin, Afghan politician Azra Jafari, and Jacob Rees-Mogg MP are among the speakers who will appear at the Oxford Union in Michaelmas Term.

Lincoln College and St Edmund Hall asking students for COVID vaccination status

While Oxford University is not requiring students to be vaccinated against COVID-19, Cherwell has learned that two colleges are asking students to disclose whether they are fully vaccinated against the disease.

Oxford’s ‘Broad Meadow’ to stay until October

Now, with Broad Meadow remaining on Broad Street into the autumn, students will get a chance to enjoy the space.

BREAKING: History faculty to hold most finals in-person

Four of the seven final papers will be sat in-person in the Exams School.

Oxford University staff to open strike ballots over pay and pensions

The University and College Union (UCU) has announced that following cuts to University Superannuation Scheme members’ pensions, the UCU is due to hold a strike ballot this October.

Worcester apologises for hosting “homophobic” conference

"The course featured speakers who have appeared to draw connections between homosexuality and paedophilia."

Oxford’s JCRs and MCRs to be exempt from higher education freedom of speech bill

"The bill states that higher education providers and their student unions must 'secure freedom of speech'".

University College kitten name announced

1700 votes were cast over three days, with 36% cast were for the winning name.

Hillary Clinton among six to receive honorary degrees from Oxford University

She will be honoured alongside Professor Dame Sally Davies, Professor Linda Colley CBE, Professor Anna Deavere Smith, Baroness Ruth Lister CBE, and Jeanette Winterson CBE.

University announces plans for review of mitigating circumstances policy

'Above all, Oxford needs to acknowledge that it has failed the class of 2021 and fundamentally reassess its priorities if it wants bright students from across the world to continue to put their trust in the system to give them a fair shot.'

North Oxford developers meet with St John’s MCR to discuss environmental standards

Several key issues that have been raised include biodiversity, traffic and pollution, and affordability of homes.

Shortlisted names for University College kitten announced

After over 200 names were submitted for the new kitten at University College, the College has narrowed the ideas down to a shortlist of five.

Christ Church threatened with regulatory action by Charity Commission

The Charity Commission could replace some of the charity trustees responsible for the management of the college.

Oxford City Council announces measures for return of students

“Oxford is looking forward to having students back and feeling that life is returning to normal."

Magdalen President received at least £134,000 for role in anti-gay marriage case

"Ms Rose was criticised by students and societies at Oxford for representing the Caymanian government in their attempt to oppose the legalisation of same-sex marriage."

University College seeks name for new kitten

University College have welcomed the “smallest fresher”. But there’s a problem: she doesn’t have a name!

Vice-Chancellor “embarrassed” Michael Gove studied at Oxford

Her comments were a criticism of Mr Gove’s infamous remark that “people in this country have had enough of experts”.

Oxford University top of world rankings for sixth year running

The result of the annual publication placed Oxford above the California Institute of Technology and Harvard University, both sharing second place.

BREAKING: English faculty to hold finals online

Only one set of papers, Course II Paper 6 Language papers, will be held in-person.

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