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Communists and Labour Party join Oxford Unity March against far-right

About 80 people assembled at Manzil Way Garden in East Oxford on 17th October 2026 ahead of the Unity March, which later made its way through the city centre and concluded with speeches outside the We...

Kagan and Soai win Nobel chemistry prize for chiral synthesis research

Professors Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai received this year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for discovering non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organi...

Oxford students defend campus “bubble” as common social phenomenon

The Oxbridge academic environment frequently attracts criticism for its perceived detachment and class-based insularity. This represents a form of separation from broader society that numerous indivi...

Oxford student reflects on year abroad experience from Buenos Aires

The annual return of students to university campuses marks a familiar transition for those completing their studies in British higher education institutions. For many undergraduates, the prospect of ...

Oxford University term-time work ban leaves students unable to cover living costs

Oxford University's academic calendar presents students with a distinctive challenge regarding employment opportunities. The institution maintains a policy that significantly restricts undergraduate ...

Rory Stewart explains viral Newsnight stare as Ailbhe Rea sends supportive message

Rory Stewart, who previously served in cabinet positions, has discussed the origin of his peculiar nickname during his time at Oxford University and detailed the circumstances behind his unexpected so...

Oxfordshire woman becomes first British mayor of French village

A woman originally from Oxfordshire has become the mayor of a small community in northern France. Maureen Searle, who is 72 years old, assumed the position earlier this year after winning local elect...

Oxford event debates who should fix democracy when it fails to deliver

An examination of democratic accountability was the focus of a recent gathering at the Blavatnik School of Government, where participants explored the responsibilities attached to maintaining function...

Rhodes Trust cuts funding for professional degrees and doctoral study

The organisation responsible for one of Oxford's most distinguished awards has implemented significant cuts to its funding mechanisms for professional qualifications and tightened regulations surround...

Meghan Markle dines with Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai at Claridge’s

The Duchess of Sussex and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai were observed together at a London hotel, according to reports. The meeting at Claridge's in Mayfair was captured in footage post...

West Oxfordshire Business Breakfast Focuses on Growth and Rail Links

The West Oxfordshire Business Breakfast was held at the Hexagon Business Centre in Witney on October 1, drawing political leaders, business owners, and industry representatives together to examine dev...

Teaching intern discovers tense political atmosphere in Germany’s ‘bluest’ town

Saxony-Anhalt's electoral outcome on September 6, 2026, delivered a record-setting result for the right-wing populist Alternative für Deutschland. The party secured 43.8 percent of the vote, surpassi...

Camden student climbs Kilimanjaro after beating eating disorder, raises £3,830

A philosophy, politics and economics student at Mansfield College, Oxford has successfully completed a charity expedition to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro despite earlier concerns about her ability ...

£17K raised for mental health charities after Barnaby Wills railway death

A fundraising total exceeding £17,000 has been accumulated following the passing of a 19-year-old Oxford University undergraduate who died after being found on railway tracks. An official investigati...

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Communists and Labour Party join Oxford Unity March against far-right

About 80 people assembled at Manzil Way Garden in East Oxford on 17th October 2026 ahead of the Unity March, which later made its way through the city centre and concluded with speeches outside the We...

Kagan and Soai win Nobel chemistry prize for chiral synthesis research

Professors Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai received this year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for discovering non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organi...

Oxfordshire council websites offline amid critical global security issue

Both Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford City Council have removed their websites from service while investigating a technical problem described as a known global issue. The National Cyber Security...

Labour PM Andy Burnham’s premiership raises questions over his mandate

A political mandate is essential for leaders exercising significant authority because it strengthens both legitimacy and the perceived right to govern. It also serves as an important measure of democ...