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SU launches new community fund for society events

The Oxford University Student Union (SU) is launching a new community fund to support student societies “to create exciting, inclusive events”. Societies can apply for up to £200 in...
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SU Sabbatical Officers urge Government to “remove the barriers” to Gazan students reaching the UK

Sabbatical Officers at the Oxford University Student Union (SU) have signed an open letter...
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Lindsay Skoll announced as new Jesus Principal

Jesus College have announced that British diplomat Lindsay Skoll will take up the role...
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Oxford University Press ceases publication of Chinese-owned journal following ethical concerns

Oxford University Press (OUP) will cease the publication of the Forensic Sciences Research (FSR)...
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Students remaining at university can return to Tier 4 areas for Christmas, says Universities’ Minister

Universities' Minister Michelle Donelan has confirmed that students who are living in university accommodation over the vacation may return home for Christmas, even if...

Oxford to remain in Tier 2 despite new restrictions in the South-East

Oxford's coronavirus restrictions are to remain unchanged, but rules around mixing over Christmas have been tightened.

Only 27 lateral flow tests reported as positive across University

"The data shows that 0.59% of tests administered were recorded as positive."

Grace period announced for postgraduate research students

"This could save PGR students up to £508 each."

Oxford SU LGBTQ Campaign responds to Graham Linehan’s Union invitation and cancellation

“These events are an inevitable result of the Union's commitment to causing controversy rather than encouraging debate. The society has acted with poor judgement both in inviting Mr Linehan and in choosing to revoke that invitation, thereby opening themselves to the same accusations of 'cancel culture' they had originally sought to discuss."

Graduate expectations continue to fall despite COVID-19 vaccine

"The earning potential of new graduates fell from £27,000 at the beginning of 2020 to £25,980."

CEO behind £150m Oxford donation claims company will be “huge winner” post-pandemic

"We’re the largest owner of real estate in the private world. And that asset class has boomed with huge increases in rents, almost no occupancies, rent collections from almost everyone”.

Oxford’s homelessness services will not cooperate with deporting rough sleepers

“Should we be running the risk that fear of being deported will lead those who are already vulnerable being exploited and even becoming victims of modern slavery?”

Hilary term 2021: how has your college responded to staggered returns?

"The latest suggested arrival date so far for students at the University is the 24th January, while some colleges are advising that all students arrive in Noughth week."

Hilary term 2021: when does your undergraduate course resume?

"Subjects have been sorted into two groups... In-person teaching for courses in group one will begin from Monday 18th January, and Monday 25th for group two."

2021 Rhodes Scholars Announced

“This year’s American Rhodes Scholars —independently elected by 16 committees around the country meeting simultaneously—reflect the remarkable diversity that characterizes and strengthens the United States. …are leaders already, and we are confident that their contributions to public welfare globally will expand exponentially over the course of their careers".

Oxford students protest new Indian agricultural laws

“The protestors have also been met with water cannons and were not allowed the freedom of movement to the capital where they planned to protest - rights inherent to all citizens in democratic India”.

University College’s adopted cat passes away

“It was a short but very sweet association which has touched many hearts beyond our walls. We are extremely grateful to our old members who were moved to so kindly contribute to his upkeep, to our students for having the compassion to advocate for him and not least to our vet, Eleanor Flynn who spent a great deal of her personal time on Clement’s welfare"

Beat Society asks University and MPs to increase provision for those with eating disorders

"I implore you, as our elected representatives, to give this health crisis the due time and thought that its seriousness demands. Lives are at stake."

Playing video games good for you, Oxford study says

New research from Oxford University has delivered a new take on video games: time spent playing games could positively impact mental health.  Professor Andrew...

Teddy Hall technical issues cause election confusion in the JCR

"Some are arguing that they should have contacted the IT Officer or the JCR President. This is an unreasonable and dangerous argument. As a democratic principle, all those who are eligible to vote should be able to vote with the same ease as others and to expect these people to have to jump through a series of hoops to record their vote is unfair"

Oxford dubbed most influential research institution in the UK

Oxford’s academics are the most cited researchers in the UK and the second most cited in all of Europe, a report by Clarivate suggests. ...

Christ Church dean steps aside as new complaint emerges

The Dean of Christ Church has stepped back from college duties, the college anounced last week. New allegations that Percy behaved inappropriately towards a...

Covid-19 immunity lasts months

An Oxford study has shown that people who have had coronavirus are likely to be immune from the disease for at least six months.  The research was conducted by University of...

BREAKING: Some students won’t return to university until February

"Students who will be prioritised for an early return include those on placements or practical courses with a need for in-person teaching (including music, dance, drama, the sciences, medicine, nursing and dentistry)."
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