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The findings of a comprehensive OUSU report into the welfare of students at the University of Oxford have revealed a significant variance in the experiences of students, and a significant number of students who felt that being at Oxford had impacted negatively on their personal welfare. The findings indicated that women and non-binary undergraduate students […]
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Students at the University of Oxford have voted to remain affiliated to the NUS following a referendum, the results of which were announced this evening. The margin of victory for the ‘Yes to NUS’ campaign was 3409 votes to 2430 votes for the ‘No thanks NUS’ campaign. 136 voters abstained in the referendum and the turnout was […]
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Malia Bouattia has been elected President of the National Union of Students by delegates at their Brighton Conference. She secured 372 votes, beating Megan Dunn by a margin of 44. Bouattia, who will be the first black Muslim President of the NUS, promised to “put liberation at the heart of our work”. In particular, she […]
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OUSU’s Council has voted to change its Executive. The proposals, which the Oxford Students understands were accepted at Wednesday’s meeting, will see elected Part Time Officers replaced by Campaign Chairs and two Common Room Presidents. The Executive meets four times a term and currently consists of six Sabbatical Officers and 21 Part Time Officers elected […]
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On the evening of Wednesday, 3 February, the Oxford University Student Union (OUSU) Council—Oxford’s highest decision-making body—voted to hold Oriel College accountable for its failure to follow through on its ‘listening campaign’ to Oxford students regarding the status of the Rhodes statue. The emergency motion, entitled ‘Holding Oriel College Accountable’, was proposed in light of […]
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On the surface, student elections in Jordan are very similar to those in the UK; in both countries, candidates print leaflets and banners and canvas for votes. In reality, however, the Jordanian elections are a far cry from those in Oxford. Whilst violence darkens the campuses of Jordanian Universities during student elections, Oxford currently has […]
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OUSU has introduced a new initiative to subsidise women’s sanitary products for JCRs. The pilot scheme, originally announced in March, came into action on 19th April. During Trinity term, OUSU will provide “pads, tampons, pantyliners and mooncups” to common rooms at or below cost price, while also absorbing the 5% “luxury” tax which is currently […]
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A motion has been brought to OUSU Council proposing that Oxford’s delegates to the NUS Conference will vote against any motion aligning the NUS with the BDS (Boycotts, Divestments and Sanctions) movement against Israel.
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Voting for the vacant position of OUSU Vice-President for Graduates commenced on Tuesday of 7th week, with only one candidate in the running.
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OUSU Vice President for Access and Admissions, James Blythe, has proposed a student referendum on the future of sub fusc in university examinations.
Continue ReadingAs the visit of Marine le Pen to the Union fades into the relative distance, the ideologies of the no-platformers, claiming to act on our behalf through OUSU, must continue to be challenged. It is outdated, indefensible and hypocritical- even more so due to the fact it is espoused in all our names. The ineffectiveness […]
Continue ReadingA former OUSU Returning Officer has dismissed claims he is “associated” with the rigging of last May’s NUS referendum, after a no-confidence motion proposed for this week’s OUSU Council accuses him of “improper” and “anti-democratic” behaviour. Alex Walker, a third-year Chemistry student at Wadham College, described the proposed motion of no-confidence against him as a […]
Continue ReadingOver a hundred students have signed a letter criticising OUSU for their handling of the visit of Marine Le Pen to the Oxford Union.
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OUSU has come under fire for its support of last Thursday’s Marine Le Pen protest, with some students accusing the student union of adopting an “overly political stance” and attempting to stifle “free debate”.
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Over 150 students gathered at Oxford Town Hall last week to congratulate the nominees and winners of OUSU’s new awards. Louis Trup, OUSU President, said: “When I ran to be OUSU President, I ran with the intention of engaging and supporting students in ways OUSU hadn’t done before. I think that the student awards, which […]
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OUSU VP for Welfare and Equal Opportunities Chris Pike has encouraged students to lobby their colleges for the creation of more common room officer roles. On 2nd February, an “equipping session” was held for students interested in creating new JCR roles. An announcement posted on several Facebook groups on 30th January, including Cuntry Living, Skin […]
Continue ReadingOUSU Council has approved a motion to “unequivocally condemn” Front National leader Marine Le Pen ahead of her visit to the Oxford Union tomorrow. The Council also mandated OUSU President Louis Trup to email all Oxford students and notify them of tomorrow evening’s student protest outside the Union. Passed by a vote of 40 to […]
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Oxford University is to receive accreditation as a Living Wage employer in April 2015, according to an OUSU announcement made this morning. Wadham and Oriel Colleges have also announced today that they will be receiving accreditation. Fergal O’Dwyer, Co-Chair of the Oxford Living Wage Campaign, said: “This is the most significant event in the campaign’s […]
Continue ReadingAn 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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