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Tw: transphobia Trans and lesbian students have expressed concerns over claims made by a Sociology Professor in public articles. Michael Biggs, a Professor in Sociology at Oxford, has published several articles which argue that “Lesbian communities are […] affected” by the transwomen, as “girls who are attracted to women and reject stereotypical femininity are […]
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The President of The Oxford Union, Brendan McGrath, has announced that he will be standing down, following mounting pressure over his reaction to a blind man being “violently dragged out”. McGrath announced his resignation on Tuesday night, saying: “Fundamentally, it is the President’s job to ensure that every Member feels welcome at the Oxford Union. […]
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It has recently been announced that Oxford University Labour Club will no longer take part in the Three Party debate, hosted by the Oxford Forum. This comes as the result of a disagreement between OULC and OULD (Oxford University Liberal Democrats) over the topic of debate. OULD proposed the topic “This house is ready for […]
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Balliol College JCR is gathering signatures for a letter to be sent to Boris Johnson, condemning what it says to be his ‘racist, homophobic, misogynistic, and unlawful behaviour’. The letter follows a number of general meetings during which the JCR has decided to advise the college to strip Boris Johnson of his alumni privileges as […]
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Oxford University is set to create a scholarship scheme for refugees wishing to study at Oxford, following a vote at a meeting on the 25th October when Oxford University’s Education Committee approved the foundation of the scholarship. The scheme will be run in collaboration with Oxford SU, and will be open to both undergraduate and […]
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This weekend saw around 10,000 runners facing the elements for the annual Oxford Half marathon. The race, which is in its 9th year running, saw the highest amount of charity fundraising of any previous Oxford Half, with at least 2,000 people taking part in the half marathon through a charity place. The racing scene this […]
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Oxford lecture lists for some of the largest courses in Oxford have once again been dominated by male lecturers. Some of the worst subjects for their women representation in lectures this term are chemistry and computer science. Chemistry has this term just one women giving Prelim lecturers, and only 2 out of 28 lecturers for […]
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I feel this comedy column has become a little too ‘annoying advice for freshers’ already, but with the subject of this next one being matriculation, I’m rather unable to shake that away just yet. Apologies to my fellow bitter minded finalists, confused others, and of course, to the freshers who undoubtedly don’t want my comic […]
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On arriving in Oxford for my first ever day of university, the first things I unpacked into my new room were a condom, a pot noodle and a mini can of lucozade. The freshers pack I had been presented with on arriving at one of the supposedly top universities in the world was promising me […]
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Jude the Obscure Firstly, it has a great name. Though the hopes of Thomas Hardy’s protagonist always seemed cruelly out of reach, that’s not the case at this pub: enough TV screens so you can always see the action; reasonably priced drinks and food; enough seats so you don’t have to stand up for hours; […]
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With the new season fast approaching, OxStu Sport caught up with Blues Ice Hockey player Joseph Ghoussoub to see why we should all be playing one of the hottest sports around. Why should people get involved in Ice Hockey? Playing for the Blues Ice Hockey team hockey is almost always a revival of someone old […]
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Professor Sir Peter J Ratcliffe, Director for the Target Discovery Institute within the Nuffield Department of Medicine at Oxford University and Director of Clinical Research at Francis Crick Institute, London, has today been announced as a winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Sir Ratcliffe was announced as a winner of the Prize […]
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Oxford Bus Company will be withdrawing the X90 Service from 4th January 2020. The bus service was one of only two direct routes to London, the other being the Oxford Tube. The company cited ‘falling passenger numbers due to new rail competition and worsening congestion’ as reasons for withdrawing the service, which will affect many […]
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For many on the left, private education is indisputably negative. Without question, the existence of private schools contradicts social justice. They afford some children access to better education by virtue of their parent’s income, bastions of privilege that work to perpetuate social inequality. As someone who is broadly leftwing, I do not wish to dispute […]
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Education, education, education (but only for the rich): Private schools creates a two-tier education system and must be abolished. It’s no secret that our education system is wholly unfair, and if nationalisation of private schools will cost us money in the long term, it’s a price worth paying. In September this year, the Labour Party […]
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In the mood for a rousing speech, interesting seminar, or lively debate but not willing for fork out the [insert astronomical sum here] for a Union membership? Don’t worry, there are plenty of free speaker events coming up this term that you can get your teeth into without emptying your bank account. 1st Week If […]
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An open letter condemning the university’s decision to accept a £150 million grant from Stephen A. Schwarzman, Chair-man of multinational investment firm Blackstone, has attracted nearly a hundred signatures from numerous Oxford stakeholders. The university has accepted the do-nation in order to fund the building of a new “Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities”. […]
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Hertford College has recently found itself in potential trouble with HMRC over the underpayment of its summer staff by the International Programmes Department. A mistake happened whereby some students working for the summer school programmes at Hertford paid for accommodation separately, but at the same time had accommodation deducted from their pay. The College recently […]
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Dr Peet Morris, a contracted worker at Oxford University, who holds a doctorate in statistic, has publicly tweeted demeaning comments about women. These include claims that women at black tie events are increasingly “turning up dressed like hookers”. He has also tweeted that “women shouldn’t wear tight dresses if they have tummies”. As well as […]
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