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Balliol College has confirmed that a body found in a tent at Port Meadow over the weekend is that of second-year student Andrew Kirkman. The 20 year old, who studied Physics and Philosophy, was described by the college’s Master Sir Drummond Bone as a ‘friendly and thoughtful student’. Sir Drummond said that the college’s “thoughts […]
Continue ReadingAn investigation by The Oxford Student has revealed a large disparity in the gender balance of speakers invited to Oxford’s three main student political societies. Whilst the Oxford University Labour Club has an equal number of male and female speakers, no women are coming to Oxford to address the University Conservative Association this term. Despite […]
Continue ReadingA member of OUSU’s Scrutiny Committee resigned last week, citing concerns over an “unhealthy culture” in the OUSU Council. Jack Matthews, a postgraduate Earth Sciences student, was a member of the Scrutiny Committee, which delivered a critical report into the tenure of former president David J. Townsend last Trinity term. According to the report, there […]
Continue ReadingSenior members of the Oxford Union came to the rescue of Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews last Thursday after he arrived for the debate without a speech prepared. Matt Handley, Chair of the Debate Selection Committee, stepped into the breach and prepared a piece for Matthews to read, along with Standing Committee member Mehrunissa […]
Continue ReadingA first-year student spent the early hours of Friday of Third Week in a car boot, after an alcohol-fuelled night out went wrong. The male fresher, who wished to remain anonymous, was walking home on the way back from clubbing at Bridge. In an attempt to avoid the rain, he climbed into the boot of […]
Continue ReadingThe captain of the Pembroke rugby team has stepped down in the wake of the ‘Free Pussy’ scandal, after his team was relegated to Division 3 with immediate effect by the Oxford University Rugby Football Union. In a meeting last night, the JCR was told that the OURFU had banned the Pembroke team from competing […]
Continue ReadingPolice are looking for witnesses after a string of snatch thefts occurred in and around Oxford’s city centre recently. A press release by the Thames Valley Police indicated that police were looking to “link a string of thefts” that occurred between Friday of 0th Week and Friday of 3rd Week, all after dark. Detective Superintendent […]
Continue ReadingA University fellow has criticised the Bank of England for selecting a modified Jane Austen portrait to appear on its new ten pound note. Dr Paula Byrne, a Jane Austen biographer and a fellow at Harris Manchester, told the BBC’s Today Programme that in the portrait “the author is made to look like a doll”, […]
Continue ReadingA Teddy Hall student has raised over £3,000 by cycling 540km across India this summer. Fourth year mathematician Kevin Minors completed the cycle in order to raise funds for the charity Childreach International. No stranger to adventurous means of fundraising, last summer, he climbed the 5,895 metre Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, raising over £4,000. Minors […]
Continue ReadingAyes: 142 Noes: 165 The Oxford Union’s third official debate of Michaelmas term was a lively and at times confused affair, with the participants debating not only the merits of going to university, but also arguing over the semantics of the motion and even the merits of well-known TV programmes. The first speaker for the […]
Continue ReadingThe town’s students were out in force today to express their support for academic staff on strike for better pay and conditions. Protestors assembled a picket line outside the Examination Schools, as well as staging a sit in inside the building itself, in order to express support for members of unions UCU, Unison and Unite […]
Continue ReadingHigher education unions have announced the date for their upcoming strike, affecting staff at both Oxford and Oxford Brookes universities. On October 31, members of staff belonging to the University and College Union (UCU), Unison and Unite trade unions will strike, as part of a continuing row over pay and conditions, unless a solution can […]
Continue ReadingOxford graduates have worse employment prospects than those from twelve other universities, including Bath, Newcastle and Buckingham, according to the latest Times Good University Guide. The Guide’s analysis, based on the employment situation of 2012 leavers six months after graduation, gives Oxford a ‘graduate prospect rating’ of 78.3, compared with 85.1 for Cambridge. The Careers […]
Continue ReadingOne Oxford student had an unusual sidekick on his road trip across America this summer – the secretary of state for Local Communities and Government, Eric Pickles. James Johnson, a finalist at Brasenose, made the coast-to-coast journey across southern America with his friend, Daniel Falvey, a student at Nottingham. However, feeling they needed some gravitas […]
Continue ReadingThose doubtful about their chances of attaining academic success at Oxford may find some comfort in a scheme launched by gaming company Ladbrokes. Students coming up in 2013 can now place a bet on how successful their time at Oxford will be, and have the chance to win big if they guess their final degree […]
Continue ReadingThe University has disregarded warnings of contamination and moved students into the controversial new Port Meadow accommodation. Now campaigners are claiming that the building, which is to house Lincoln postgraduates, could pose a threat to public health. Despite warnings from an expert, the University has decided to begin housing postgraduate students in the complex. Sietske […]
Continue ReadingOxford’s student societies were not immune from controversy over the vac, with two groups hitting The OxStu’s headlines. In July, the Oxford Union made the national news after inviting Tommy Robinson – leader of the English Defence League – to speak in a union debate on nationalism in Michaelmas. The move sparked widespread condemnation from […]
Continue ReadingStudents with NUS Extra Cards can get 10% off groceries, following an agreement between NUS and The Co-operative. In an announcement last month, NUS said the partnership was the first time a national supermarket had established such a scheme for students. The discount came into force on 23rd September. Oxford students most likely to take […]
Continue ReadingAspire Oxford, a local Oxfordshire charity that helps the long-term unemployed to find work, is taking on its first apprentice in its ten year history. Their new apprentice is Danny, 23, who has been offered a full time, paid position on a six month apprenticeship. This includes training opportunities such as subsidised driving lessons. Danny […]
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