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Oxford alumnus Richard Robson awarded Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Brasenose College alumnus Richard Robson has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his research into the development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)....

Somerville holds ground-breaking ceremony for new Ratan Tata Building

Somerville College has held a ground-breaking ceremony for the Ratan Tata Building, a new 700m² academic hub in the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter. The building...

Investigation reveals serious asbestos management issues in the University

An investigation by Confront Power has revealed that Oxford University was recently in serious breach of asbestos management regulation. An audit conducted in 2019 revealed...

How to survive Oxford

Welcome to Oxford, the place where ambition goes to drink, cry, and write 3,000 words on “liminality” at 3 a.m.

Mind over matter: Searching for mental clarity

The first time I saw the phrase “Mind over matter” was in Foyles, displayed above shelves of psychology books. The words immediately reminded me...

New nightlife champion on Oxford City Council

A role championing Oxford’s night-time economy has been created at Oxford City Council. Labour Party councillor James Taylor was appointed to the position last...

Oxford student arrested ‘on suspicion of inciting racial hatred’

CW: Antisemitism A student at the University of Oxford was arrested in the early hours of yesterday morning after a video of him chanting “put...

Congestion charge introduced in Oxford

Oxfordshire County Council’s cabinet has approved plans for a £5 congestion charge for drivers on six of Oxford’s busiest roads. The charge will come...

Oxford Sailors take on the Celtic Sea

Many people would consider offshore yacht racing a somewhat daunting, if not downright insane, endeavour, but it’s how a determined crew of Oxford sailors...

Vice-Chancellor says ‘emotional connection’ needed now more than ever in annual oration

Professor Irene Tracey delivered her annual oration as Vice-Chancellor last week, covering a range of topics including artificial intelligence (AI), freedom of speech, and...

Oriel ‘is so back’ after College bar reopens

After two years of closure Oriel College’s bar has re-opened following extensive renovations. The refurbishment faced several challenges, including issues with the keg system...

Algorithms of individuality: ‘The Consciousness Company’

As Stephen Fry wrote, The Consciousness Company by M.N. Rosen addresses the “enormous ethical, metaphysical and existential waves threatening to engulf us”. It is...

Oxford Labour Club joins forces with the YIMBY Alliance to tackle Oxford’s housing crisis

The Oxford Labour Club (OLC) has teamed up with the Oxford branch of the ‘Yes, In My Backyard’ Alliance (Oxford YIMBY) for a joint...

The elusive magic of club cricket

As summer draws to a close and we all arrive in Oxford ready for the start of Michaelmas term, spare a thought for the...

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