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Image description: Line of members of the university in scholars gowns including the recipients of the honorary degrees in the Bodleian quad Hillary Clinton is amongst seven other notable women to receive honorary degrees from Oxford in this year’s Encaenia ceremony which took place this morning at the Sheldonian Theatre. Secretary Clinton is being honoured […]
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Image description: Oxford city skyline with the Radcliffe Camera included New College has recently launched a scholarship aimed at economically disadvantaged Black British students. The Robert Allen Perkins Scholarship, it is open to all successful applicants who identify as Black British and qualify for the Oxford bursary (having a household income of under £42,875). The […]
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Image description: The Bodleian library quad The Bodleian Libraries have removed covid measures which have been in place since the start of Michaelmas 2020. These measures included the compulsory wearing of face masks unless exempt, and the booking of timed slots which aimed to restrict and monitor numbers. Libraries are now open to all readers. A […]
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Image Description: generic spikey virus (red with green spikes) on grey-blue background Oxford University has launched research into the effect of various second vaccine doses on 12 to 16 year olds. The Chief Investigator, Professor Matthew Snape, said it “will provide vital information on the range of options for immunising teenagers against COVID-19 in the […]
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Image Description: an image of the Bridge of Sighs. Students at multiple colleges have received emails in the weeks leading up to Michaelmas term to encourage them to get their COVID-19 vaccination before returning to Oxford. The emails also inform students that the University is opening two walk-in vaccination centres to try and vaccinate as […]
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Image description: A view from the stands at Twickenham Stadium The Oxford University Rugby Football Club (OURFC) has confirmed that the Varsity Matches, the annual Rugby Union fixtures played between Oxford and Cambridge, will return to Twickenham Stadium next year. The home of English rugby has hosted both the men’s and women’s fixtures on the […]
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Image description: Boris Johnson holds a Cabinet meeting It must be difficult being Boris Johnson. For our would-be World King, a Cabinet reshuffle is a delicate balance. The Prime Minister has to traverse a narrow tight rope: he must not promote anyone too talented that could make him look bad in comparison, but he must […]
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Image Description: the front of Brasenose College, from the steps of the Bodleian library. Brasenose College has been criticised by the student campaign group Oxford Worker Justice after a job vacancy advert appeared to pay less than the Oxford Living Wage, and seemed to inform applicants that there would be no break on a ten hour […]
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Image description: Scientist in lab holding small test tube and pipette Endometriosis is a chronic condition where tissue similar to the womb lining grows outside the uterus. Symptoms can include pelvic pain which is worse during a period; extreme period pain; pain during or after sex; and difficulty getting pregnant. Current treatments are limited to […]
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Image Description: The roof of the Sheldonian Theatre. Oxford University has maintained its place at the top of the Times Higher Education University Rankings for 2022, the sixth consecutive year that the University has placed first in the world. The rankings, announced this morning, saw Oxford placed first, with the California Institute of Technology, Harvard […]
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Image description: Taliban soldiers in a queue behind a table with several automatic weapons Two Oxford postgraduate students are trapped in Afghanistan after being refused access to UK evacuation flights, according to The Times. Fearing for their lives, the students are currently hiding in Kabul despite having documentation that entitles them to come to Britain. […]
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Image Description: A picture of the roof of the Radcliffe Camera, with leaves in the foreground. The University of Oxford has today issued new guidance concerning the return of students for the start of next year. An email sent to staff confirmed that the University would be moving to Stage 1 of the Business Continuity […]
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Image description: Woman holds up sign stating covid-19 vaccine killed husband. Proposition – Poppy Atkinson-Gibson The government’s announced NHS COVID Pass or vaccine passport which will allow access to crowded indoor settings such as nightclubs, and outdoor events including festivals and spectator sports has sparked fierce debate, with many railing against the introduction of a […]
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Image description: White text on blue background asking for Creative Team applications: Illustrators, digital designers, and photographers Applications to join the Creative Team of the Oxford Student are now open. If you would like to be an artistic contributor in Michaelmas, now is your chance to apply! Click here for our application form All applications […]
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Image Description: A picture of Port Meadow during the day. Oxford City Council has announced the introduction of fines of up to £100 for those lighting fires, including barbecues, in various Oxford parks. The Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO), issued this August and effective for three years, will apply to Port Meadow, South Park, Angel […]
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Image description: All Souls college skyline A Level results have been officially announced today after once again being decided by teacher assessed grades. The University of Oxford has confirmed that 92% of offer holders have been accepted despite the “widespread disruption to education”. The University has also reported an increased number of places going to […]
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Image description: Ulster Defence Association mural with man wearing balaclava and aiming a gun. “It is the people of Northern Ireland who will suffer” if an agreement is not reached over the Northern Ireland Protocol, stated Lord Jay of Ewelme, the head of a House of Lords committee examining the problem. What’s new? After months […]
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Image Description: An image of the front of the Oxford Exam Schools, taken from the High Street. The Law Faculty has confirmed that finals for the next academic year will take place online, and will be open book. This comes after the Politics Department confirmed to students sitting finals in 2022 that all exams will […]
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Image Description: the words “Apply to be an Oxstu Editor. Apply through the online form. Open until 2nd July at 6pm.” on a plain blue background. Applications to join the Editorial team of the Oxford Student are now open. If you would like to be a Section Editor or Deputy Section Editor in Michaelmas, now […]
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