Labour promises tuition fee slash
Ed Miliband has promised to cut University tuition fees to a maximum of £6,000 per year if Labour wins in May’s General Election.
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Author: Laura Whetherly
Debate over Oxford support for NUS BDS Israel sanctions
A motion has been brought to OUSU Council proposing that Oxford’s delegates to the NUS Conference will vote against any motion aligning the NUS with the BDS (Boycotts, Divestments and Sanctions) movement against Israel.
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Oxford Hub hopes for poll support in funding
Members of the Oxford Hub have expressed continued hope that their poll will reach 2,000 signatures and persuade the University to continue providing 40 per cent of their funding.
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Women’s Studies MA under threat
A Women’s Studies academic course at Ruskin College is under significant threat following a review in light of direct funding changes.
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Voting opens for OUSU VP graduate
Voting for the vacant position of OUSU Vice-President for Graduates commenced on Tuesday of 7th week, with only one candidate in the running.
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Jeremy Paxman cleared of accusations of University Challenge “bias”
Jeremy Paxman has been cleared of showing bias towards St Peter’s College during an episode of University Challenge.
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An open letter from Oxford liberation groups to The Observer signatories
On Sunday 15th of February an open letter was released in The Observer calling for an end to what it described as “attempts at intimidation” and “silencing” by students campaigning against trans and sex worker exclusionary activists on university campuses.
Continue ReadingBen Sullivan investigation could be reopened, says CPS
The police investigation into former Oxford Union President Ben Sullivan could be reopened, after one of the alleged victims has requested a Victims’ Right to Review.
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Somerville and Oriel launch joint ‘Equaliweek’ events
Somerville and Oriel students are hosting ‘Equaliweek’ this week, a series of talks and events that aim to promote diversity and freedom from discrimination.
Continue ReadingRegent’s Park run ‘make your own Pride flag’ workshop
Students around Oxford are displaying homemade rainbow flags from their bedroom windows to protest decisions made by various college authorities against flying pride flags during LGBTQ History Month.
Continue ReadingStudents speak out against OUSU
Over a hundred students have signed a letter criticising OUSU for their handling of the visit of Marine Le Pen to the Oxford Union.
Continue ReadingCastle Mill goes to postal vote
Despite decisive opposition expressed last week, members of the Oxford University Congregation have called for a postal vote on a motion to remove the top floor of the Castle Mill accommodation complex.
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Exposed: Corpus Christi’s “homophobic” drinking society
Corpus Christi JCR has reacted with outrage after members of an all-male, black-tie drinking society tore down LGBTQ pride flags from the JCR wall and placed them in a fridge on Saturday evening.
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Fewer than 50% of students at Oxford registered to vote
66% of Oxford students are still yet to register to vote as the 20 April deadline for registration before the General Election looms closer.
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Access events explode around Oxford
Throughout Oxford University, access teams have been busily welcoming a new year’s worth of potential future undergraduates.
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Union stands firm as Marine Le Pen controversy builds
An officer of the Oxford Union has confirmed that Marine Le Pen will be speaking on Thursday evening, despite potential opposition from OUSU.
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Councillor criticises Oxford’s free speech record
A local Oxford councillor has criticised Oxford University’s apparent lack of enthusiasm for freedom of speech and open debate.
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“Tour de Frambo” tricycle ride set to raise thousands for charity
A disabled man from Oxford is set to raise thousands of pounds for a local charity when he rides a tricycle from Oxford to Paris in May.
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Outrage over “racist” ‘Arabian Nights’ bop theme at LMH
Lady Margaret Hall JCR has been forced to issue an apology after numerous students dressed in “racist” and “offensive” costumes at an Arabian Nights themed bop on Saturday evening.
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