OxStu TV: The Biggest Loser
It’s weight loss TV meets ‘America’s Next Top Model’ in this uninspiring makeover episode.
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OxStu TV: Call the Midwife
There’s childbirth, babies and sentimentality all round on ‘Call the Midwife’- but, thankfully, a distinct lack of bodily fluids.
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‘House’ is coming to an end after eight years- but it’s an act of kindness.
Continue ReadingNew Row Rumbles On
The case of a chef against New College for unfair dismissal will be heard by a fresh Employment Tribunal, after an Appeal Tribunal found that the original judge was found to have “at least given the appearance of holding a stereotypical view” of black Caribbean males that they felt was “inappropriate”.
Continue ReadingHugh’s cease-fire over formal
St Hugh’s JCR have voted to suspend their boycott of formal hall after a compromise was reached with the college administration.
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St Hugh’s College JCR have passed a motion to boycott formal hall “until further notice” after the college pressed ahead with changes to the dining system despite strong student opposition.
Continue ReadingMackenzie: Council housing plans “anti-student”
OUSU have challenged Oxford City Council over “anti-student” language in new legislation that seeks to cap the University’s future student accommodation projects. President Martha Mackenzie criticised the language used in the Council’s initial proposals as “arbitrary” and hopes negotiations will narrow a “fractured relationship” between students and the housing department of the council. Both Oxford […]
Continue ReadingOxford Graduate Accused in London Riot Court
An Oxford University law graduate has been accused of throwing bricks at police officers as part of a mob in last week’s London riots.
Continue ReadingWork hard, party harder?
A new survey shows only 14 percent of recent graduates prioritised studying over socialising at university.
Continue ReadingMerton Steals Magdalen’s Crown
As colleges release their undergraduate degree results for 2010/11, Merton has come top in the interim Norrington Table as last year’s leader Magdalen falls to fourth.
Continue ReadingTrust highlights access inequalities
Over 1 in 20 Oxbridge admissions came from just five institutions in 2007-9, according to Sutton Trust
Continue ReadingHE market place may turn students into “consumers and punters”
The government White Paper on Higher Education has been published to widespread criticism
Continue ReadingFifth sex attack in Cowley
Police warn residents of Oxford East to be cautious following ten days of sexual assaults
Continue ReadingGove supports Oxford training courses
Education Secretary Michael Gove approves link between Oxford and academies
Continue ReadingLecturer loses appeal
French lecturer’s claims of sexual discrimination dismissed by Employment Tribunal
Continue ReadingMP wants Christian values in politics
Attorney General Dominic Grieve MP said Christian values should be applied to political issues such as the parliamentary expenses scandal in a sermon at Oriel Chapel on Monday night.
Continue ReadingOxford refute ban claim on Bhutto heir
Pakistani government claimed that Bilwal Bhutto was banned from political activity while studying at Christ Church.
Continue ReadingIs the word ‘pet’ an insult?
Oxford Theology Fellow calls for the ‘derogatory’ word to be replaced by ‘companion animals’
Continue ReadingOxFringe moves
Organisers move festival to term time in order to attract more students.
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