Cellar nightclub denies allegations of homophobia
Cellar nightclub has denied accusations of homophobia, after two male students were allegedly told to stop kissing by a bouncer on Thursday evening.
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Balliol students in rainbow flag protest after college remove it for dinner
Balliol college members have flown rainbow flags across the quad and library windows in an “act of peaceful resistance”, following the college’s decision to fly the LGBT pride flag a day earlier than planned.
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Lunchtime and Sunday closings amongst major changes to St John’s Bar
“Massive annual losses” at St John’s Bar have resulted in a major cut to opening times and student concern over bar workers’ jobs.
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#KanyeBelieveIt? Kanye West gives surprise talk to Oxford students
Students reacted with amazement to the visit of internationally acclaimed singer Kanye West to the Oxford Guild on Monday afternoon.
Continue ReadingStudent backlash against open letter signed by Oxford academics
Oxford liberation groups have released an official response to condemn a controversial letter signed by four Oxford academics.
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Union implements biggest election changes for 16 years
The Oxford Union has implemented major changes to its election rules, with candidates now allowed to form slates and campaign electronically.
Continue ReadingTeddy Hall JCR renounces ties with porn actress Jenna Jameson
Students at Teddy Hall voted to remove pornographic actress and entrepreneur Jenna Jameson from their list of “Honorary Members” in a JCR meeting last Sunday.
Continue ReadingCoroner rules pedestrian fire engine death accidental
A coroner’s inquest has ruled that the death of a woman hit by a fire engine on Cowley Road last year could not have been avoided.
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Continued confusion over Queen’s fire scare
Students at Queen’s College continue to express concern over the suspected arson attempt that occurred during the latter half of 3rd week.
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Vice Chancellor defends Castle Mill accommodation
Andrew Hamilton, Vice Chancellor of Oxford University, has published a statement condemning a proposal to demolish the top floor of controversial student housing development, Castle Mill.
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Ebola vaccine declared safe
The experimental Ebola vaccine trial that immunized 60 volunteers at the University of Oxford’s Jenner Institute indicates that the vaccine is safe, though its potency remains uncertain.
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Underage drinking at Oxford University ‘Lash’ Club
Oxford University’s Labour Club has come under fire after serving alcohol to an underage student, at an event held in Corpus Christi College on Monday evening.
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‘It Gets Brighter’ web campaign launched
A new web-based campaign is to be launched in Oxford, encouraging the public to post videos discussing their experiences with mental health issues.
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Whose Oxford? campaign launched at Wadham
A new campaign challenging colleges about prioritising the needs of their students is being launched on 22nd January.
Continue ReadingMagdalen creates BME and Disability Reps
Magdalen students have voted to introduce JCR officers for Disabled Students and Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Students.
Continue ReadingUnpublished report finds BME students “socially isolated”
An unpublished report seen by The Oxford Student claims that Oxford University suffers from a “culture that struggles to welcome differences in race and ethnicity”.
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Trials begin for Ebola vaccine
The Oxford Vaccine group began trials of a new Ebola vaccine on 1st January, with students targeted as participants in the study.
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St Peter’s alumna to be first female bishop
St Peter’s College alumna Libby Lane, the first woman to be ordained as part of a married couple, is now set to become first female bishop of the Church of England.
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Tensions continue over Christ Church accommodation
Christ Church students have criticised the College’s handling of its accommodation crisis, complaining about last-minute rule changes and a lack of information. Although the College has now secured alternative accommodation for those who would have been forced to live out next year due to the planned renovations of Peckwater Quad, changes to ballot regulations have […]
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