Investigation: Toxic Chemical in University Hand Sanitisers
Relisan hand sanitiser, purchased by Oxford University for use in its facilities, has been found to contain a synthetic fragrance called butylphenyl methylpropional, also...
BREAKING: Oxford will enter Tier 2 after lockdown
It was announced on Thursday that Oxfordshire will be placed into Tier 2 after the end of lockdown on 2 December 2020.
Under this tier,...
BREAKING: University reports drop to 40 cases this week, lateral flow tests for all students confirmed
Oxford University’s testing service has confirmed 40 cases of COVID-19 among students and staff for the week 14th-20th November, with a positivity rate of...
Lateral flow tests accurate enough for community use, Oxford University and PHE announce
New rapid coronavirus tests are accurate and sensitive enough to be used in the community, Public Health England and Oxford University have announced.
The lateral...
20% of COVID-19 patients receive a psychiatric diagnosis in 3 months, Oxford study finds
A new study shows that 20% of those who contract coronavirus are diagnosed with a mental health illness within 3 months. This is about...
University Q&A: No safety net for 2021 examinations, residency requirement remains in Hilary
Oxford University held a COVID-19 Q&A session, answering questions including exam policies, residence requirements, tuition fees, and pandemic response.
Oxford vaccine 7x cheaper than Pfizer’s
The vaccine against COVID-19 being produced by the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca is likely to be cheaper and easier to roll out than...
Slight drop in University COVID-19 cases to 126
Oxford University’s testing service has confirmed 126 cases of COVID-19 among students and staff for the week 7th-13th November, with a positivity rate of...
COVID immunity wanes within months, Oxford study says
Researchers with Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have found antibody responses to COVID-19 decrease by half in less than 90 days. The report...
BREAKING: University reports 146 cases this week, while positivity rate increases
The University’s testing service has confirmed 146 cases of COVID-19 among students and staff for the week 31st October - 6th November, with a...
Long COVID: What can we do?
In a crisis full of unknown variables, it pays to stay alert for new curveballs to avoid being caught off guard in the future.
Covered Market to stay open during lockdown
Oxford Covered Market has announced that it will remain open during lockdown. In line with government guidance, food traders within the market will be...
Oxford faces calls to move all teaching online
The University of Oxford will stay open despite the
introduction of a national lockdown from Thursday.
As an educational institution, Oxford will continue to offer
some in-person...
Rapid COVID-19 test to be trialled on Oxford students
A rapid COVID-19 test that provides results within 30 minutes is being tested on student volunteers at Merton College and St. Hilda’s, as well...