Launch of 2021 Vice-Chancellor’s Social Impact Awards
"Those who’ve made a difference deserve recognition for their achievements. Whether their contributions have been related to the pandemic, or elsewhere in the fields of research, volunteering, or campaigning, we hope that these Awards encourage students and staff to continue building relationships and looking after their neighbours going forward."
EXCLUSIVE: Jeremy Corbyn, Jackie Weaver and more to speak at the Oxford Union
"Jeremy Corbyn, Jackie Weaver, and Jed Mercurio will be amongst the line-up of this term’s speakers at The Oxford Union, alongside other speakers including designer Diane Von Furstenberg, former Liberal Democrat leader Sir Vince Cable, and Alayo Akinkugbe, founder of @ABlackHistoryOfArt."
Hertford College commits to net-zero carbon emissions by 2030
Hertford College has announced that they will be setting a new aim to reach net-zero emissions and net biodiversity gain by 2030 as “a...
OCJC report claims that the University’s ties to fossil fuel companies aid industry greenwashing
The Oxford Climate Justice Campaign has released a report outlining the University of Oxford’s links to the fossil fuel industry, arguing that “Oxford must...
Students speak out against new government guidance for universities
On Tuesday, the government confirmed that students on non-practical courses and those not included under current exemptions would not be allowed to return to...
BREAKING: Government confirms that students cannot return until 17th May
The UK government has officially confirmed that students not permitted to return under previous guidance will not be allowed to return until the 17th...
Oxford students respond to uncertainty over university return
"Students at the University of Oxford have responded to the lack of certainty about the return of those on on-practical courses. This followed updated guidance from the university, which suggested that a decision will not be made until after the Easter holidays."
BREAKING: University claims information on in-person teaching delayed until after Easter holidays
The University of Oxford has updated its guidance to suggest that information on in-person teaching will be delayed until after the Easter holidays at...
Launch of the University’s Sustainability Strategy: ‘net zero carbon and biodiversity net gain by 2035’
"The University’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy has become policy, following recent approval by the University Council."
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."
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."
University will not rename Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum scholarship after #FreeLatifa campaign expresses concerns
"The University of Oxford will be retaining its Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Graduate Scholarship after new allegations have come out against the ruler."
University confirms record low 3 cases this week
"The University has confirmed 3 cases of Covid-19 amongst staff and students from Early Alert Service tests for the 13th of February to the 19th of February with a positivity rate of 4.1% and 73 tests administered in total."
Translation questions dropped from most FHS Classics exams
"The Faculty of Classics has announced that all exams, excluding Second Classical Language, will be run open book and will now exclude translation questions."
