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Students will now be able to choose whether to have their degrees conferred in absentia or attend a degree ceremony, according to an email sent by the Degree Conferrals Office this morning. The Oxford Student understands that the decision comes after dissent from colleges and the Student Union, as well as a petition signed by […]
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Oxford University students currently face the most disruptive changes to their academic lives since the Second World War. In response to the extraordinary circumstances created by the coronavirus pandemic, Oxford has been forced to prepare for a Trinity Term taught and examined entirely remotely. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education, Martin Williams, has been at the centre […]
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Oxford University’s wealthiest college cancelled their heralded ball this morning. They announced that they currently have no guarantees to refund the tickets which averaged at £181.85 per person. In an email sent out to St John’s College students this morning from the Senior Dean and President of the College, it was stated that ‘As it […]
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All final year undergraduates set to sit exams next term will have the choice to sit an online examination or be given a “Declared to Deserve Honours” status, according to a new update announced by the Pro Vice Chancellor for Education today. All first-year undergraduates will also have their Preliminary examinations cancelled except for those […]
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Sign-up link is here! So, we have to admit that things next term aren’t exactly going to plan. However, we hope to find an opportunity within this adversity, and whilst the regular sports fixtures will unfortunately not be taking place in the foreseeable future, the e-sports industry is booming! What better time than now to […]
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Following University-wide policy changes in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, all Bodleian libraries will close at 5pm today for the foreseeable future. An email to all Bodleian library staff has revealed the University’s measures to close all public spaces, including the Weston Library and Old Bodleian, with immediate effect. All book deliveries and loans will […]
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The Oxford Student can confirm that at least three US colleges have advised their students on visiting programmes at Oxford University to return home as soon as possible. The move comes after President Donald Trump announced sweeping travel restrictions to the United States from countries within the European Union. Although these travel restrictions currently exclude […]
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