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"Oxford University’s Early Alert Service spent between £200,000 and £250,000 employing external staff because existing employees were unable to keep up with demand in Michaelmas Term."

"Those who’ve made a difference deserve recognition for their achievements. Whether their contributions have been related to the pandemic, or elsewhere in the fields of research, volunteering, or campaigning, we hope that these Awards encourage students and staff to continue building relationships and looking after their neighbours going forward."

"Oxford’s Department of Plant Sciences conducted a study on the ability of pea plants to allocate resources efficiently. ... . The researchers hope that their insights might help reduce the need for artificial nitrogen-based fertilisers.

Researchers from the Oxford Internet Institute (OII) have revealed their findings from an eight-year study of 12,000 British teenagers into the impacts of social...

The latest Office of National Statistics (ONS) data has shown that 80% of students have returned to their university address in spite of government...

A motion to remove the Sackler Library name from the Bodleian Libraries building has been passed by the Student Union. The motion, heard in...

Aston University in Birmingham and London South Bank University have announced plans to cut History courses. Aston University plans to close its entire History,...

"If it was easy we’d have done it a long time ago. Very smart diplomats and peacemakers have been working on this for decades since 1948. I still think that at its root there is a simplicity to this, which is that you need two states: a state of Israel and a state of Palestine, where the rights of Israelis and Palestinians are considered equally. But it’s much harder to actually deliver that.”

"The cut will affect all students, but particularly those from less privileged backgrounds who may rely on local, less well funded institutions that cannot divert funds from elsewhere."

Oxford Professor Peter Edwards has joined the Global Warming Policy Foundation, a group accused of climate change denial. Peter Edwards is a Professor of...

"Litter on Port Meadow left two animals needing vet treatment this weekend, with injuries that could have been life threatening. A horse cut open its hoof on broken glass and a cow suffered an intestinal blockage thought to be caused by eating litter."

Anvee Bhutani has been elected as the President of the Oxford Student Union for the 2021-22 academic year. The voting had the highest ever...

CW: Mentions of antisemitism and racism Jeremy Corbyn addressed The Oxford Union this afternoon, speaking on a range of topics including the impact of COVID-19...

Oxford has seen the reopening of indoor bars and restaurants in line with the relaxation of government restrictions. Groups of six are now allowed...

Oriel College’s Governing Body has responded following the results of an independent commission which were revealed by The Guardian last night, choosing not to...

In a report seen by The Guardian, the commission advised that the College not only removes the statue, but a plaque featuring a portrait of Rhodes on King Edward Street. It also urged the College to publish a statement definitively detailing its association with Rhodes and his legacy.

Hundreds of protestors attended a pro-Palestine march through Oxford on Sunday, including ex-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, who addressed the crowd at Bonn Square towards...

"While the outlook is more optimistic and restrictions are gradually easing, the pandemic is not yet over."

"The May 6th election results for the City Council and County Council, as well as the Police and Crime Commissioner have been released. "

"Supporting local music is so important, especially now when it is under threat from grassroots venue closures across the country."