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Oxford Town Hall flies Palestine flag for Ramallah Mayor visit

Oxford City Council flew the flag of Palestine from the Town Hall last week to mark an official visit from the Mayor of Ramallah Issa Kassis. During the visit...

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Worcester College Provost made Labour peer in the House of Lords

Worcester College Provost David Isaac has been appointed to the House of Lords as...

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Oxford appoints Professor Mark E. Smith as next Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Planning and Resources

The University of Oxford has confirmed that Professor Mark E. Smith will become its next Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Planning and Resources).

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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visits Oxford University

The Federal President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited Oxford on Friday during a state...

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Oxford organisations respond to the death of Sarah Everard

"Over 300 people attended an online vigil on Saturday evening hosted by OSARCC, Reclaim the Night Oxford, and It Happens Here, in memory of Sarah Everard. The event brought together both student and city groups, and replaced a planned in-person vigil."

Oxford study claims deaths outside Wuhan in China did not increase in early 2020

"Outside of Wuhan city, overall deaths did not increase in China during the first three months of the coronavirus pandemic, research by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention and Oxford University has shown."

University updates guidance for Easter vacation travel

In an email sent to students, the University said that the decision to leave their term time address is one for "students to take based on their individual circumstances". However, the Government still advises that students remain in their term time accommodation "where possible".

Homelessness in Oxfordshire has nearly halved since 2019

"Homelessness in Oxfordshire has nearly halved since 2019 due to the Oxfordshire County Council’s response to a government directive urging councils to get ‘everyone in’ due to the pandemic. This comes as Oxfordshire County Council commits to a new ‘housing-led’ approach to homelessness, the first of its kind in the country."

Cambridge SU Undergraduate President calls for reading week to improve student wellbeing

As well as tackling loneliness, his proposal hopes to create more time for the academic and extra-curricular opportunities Cambridge offers, as well as to reduce the number of students forced to consider or undertake intermission for academic reasons.

Colleges announce vacation policies

In emails seen by Cherwell, colleges have outlined their policies for students who are resident in college at the end of Hilary term. In line with government guidance, students who wish to return home for the vacation may do so provided they have an exemption under government guidance.

Winners of Oxford’s Beyond Boundaries competition announced

"It was a great opportunity for us to highlight the incredible researchers of colour in the Division and to show young people that they can be scientists too."

University delays foundation year rollout

"Alan Rusbridger, Principal of LMH said to Cherwell: "We're naturally disappointed that the start of Foundation Oxford has slipped a year."

Citizen scientists study polar bears with Oxford researchers

Rhere are currently 1358 volunteers supporting the research. The Arctic Bears project asks these volunteers to study batches of photos alongside a field guide. The volunteers provide the researchers with information on the number of bears or cubs, their genders, and multiple other factors.

Xie elected Oxford Union president, BRIDGE slate wins all major positions

Chengkai Xie has been elected president of the Oxford Union for Michaelmas 2021, winning 520 first preferences or 72.6% of the vote. Xie was...

Central Oxford to be closed while new Netflix show filmed

Jill Cushen reports on the upcoming Netflix show "Anatomy of a Scandal", parts of which will be filmed in Oxford.

University confirms record-low 1 case this week and releases lateral flow results

"The University has confirmed 1 case of Covid-19 amongst staff and students from Early Alert Service tests for the 20th of February to 26th of February, with a positivity rate of 1.9% and 54 tests administered in total. This marks the lowest figures this term for positive test results, tests administered, and positivity rate."

Aaron Aguma elected President of Oxford African and Caribbean Society

Aaron Aguma has been elected President of Oxford African and Caribbean Society (ACS). He will serve throughout the academic year 2021/22, succeeding the current...

Report says vaccine passports face 12 challenges

"A primary concern remains that any passport should be able to show if the individual is protected from the virus and will not transmit it."

Oxford LGBTQ+ Society responds to homophobic and racist ‘zoombombing’

CW: Homophobia, racism. After an Oxford LGBTQ+ Society event discussing the realities of being an LGBTQ+ person in the Caribbean was ‘zoombombed’ with homophobic and...

Vacant Nuffield College accommodation used to house homeless people

These residents will be housed in Nuffield’s Becket Street for the next two years. The properties, having been empty for 18 months, were revamped and have been designed to provide housing in which residents can have a “sense of ownership”.

Somerville College to divest from fossil fuels

"Somerville has already divested from £400,000 of investments in coal"

University responds to latest government announcement

The University of Oxford has confirmed their plans for Trinity term, following an announcement from the government which would allow students to return after...

Professor Christine Gerrard announced as LMH interim Principal

In an email sent to LMH students, Mr Rusbridger said "She [Professor Gerrard] embodies the values of the College and will continue to further establish LMH's reputation for academic excellence, diversity and inclusion. She and I will be working closely to ensure a seamless transition when I leave."

New College begins trial of ‘friendship households’ initiative

"New College are trialling a new household system whereby students are grouped in households of between 6 and 7 people, based on their group of friends rather than the location that they are living in within the College."

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Oxford Town Hall flies Palestine flag for Ramallah Mayor visit

Worcester College Provost made Labour peer in the House of Lords

Oxford appoints Professor Mark E. Smith as next Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Planning and Resources

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visits Oxford University

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