Some students can return to university from 8th March
Students on practical courses or those who require specialist facilities can return from 8th March, but other courses will continue to be conducted remotely.
Students will not be charged for rooms unoccupied over Hilary
“We're pleased to see that the University has recognised the challenges students are facing and have ensured students won't have to pay rent for rooms they cannot use. We also welcome that the vast majority of colleges have adopted similar policies.”
EXCLUSIVE: Oxford Union Hilary 2021 Termcard
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New College’s exempt students asked to consider withdrawing their application to return
Students have been invited to withdraw their applications by emailing the Academic Registrar before noon on Monday January 11th. After that, the college will confirm the final list of students who will be allowed to return.
Crankstart volunteering demands relaxed
"Normally as part of the scholarship students are required to complete at least 25 hours of volunteering across the academic year. These can be in either community projects in Oxford or as part of outreach events for the University."
University releases new guidance for returning students
"Students will still be able to return to university under the previous exemptions outlined. All other students will be advised not to travel back until mid-February, with all teaching taking place online until at least then. "
BREAKING: University suspends residency requirements for all of Hilary
In an email to students, Balliol College confirmed that "the University has removed the usual student “residency requirement” for the whole of the Term"....
Only 4 University libraries open for study until start of Hilary
For the start of Hilary term, the Bodleian Libraries will prioritise the provision of remote and zero-contact services, such as Live Chat, Scan and Deliver, and Click and Collect.
University confirms delayed return for most students
"In line with Government guidance, only very specific groups of taught students will be permitted to return to Oxford from 4 January. All other taught students are advised not to travel back to university until at least 25 January, with all teaching taking place online until at least that point."
BREAKING: University returns paused until “at least 25 January” for most students
"Given the rising infection rates, the return of all other students should be paused until at least the week commencing 25 January."
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."
