OUSU combats sexual violence
A campaign to raise awareness of sexual violence in the University, called ‘It Happens Here’, has been launched by WomCam, an autonomous OUSU group promoting women’s interests. According to NUS…
Two veg and meat for Balliol students
Balliol JCR has courted controversy this week after a motion was passed decreasing the number of meat dishes in Hall in favour of more vegetarian options. From now on, for…
Margaret Thatcher scholarship fund set up at Somerville
Somerville College’s governing body has voted to set up a scholarship fund in memory of former prime minister Margaret Thatcher, who died last month. The scheme will give funding to…
International students backed by OUSU
OUSU passed a motion this week which resolved to state its opposition to any increased monitoring of international students. The motion was prompted by “substantial evidence” which suggested that “at…
Separatist base in Oxford causes diplomatic tension
The opening of the Oxford headquarters of Indonesian separatist group Free West Papua has caused a rift between leading British diplomats and the Indonesian government. Launched in 2004, the Free…
Fundraising St Catz student
St Catz students and alumni took part in an Edinburgh-to-London relay race last week, in memory of a former student. The event was held to raise money for a charity…
Worcester graduate aims to be the next apprentice
An Oxford graduate is starring in the BBC’s reality TV show The Apprentice in a bid to win a job working for Lord Sugar. Jordan Poulton graduated from Worcester College…
Cowley store held at gunpoint
It was pistols at dawn in Cowley last Thursday as two masked robbers held staff of a newsagent at gunpoint. Thieves entered Hackett’s News just after 7am and ordered owner…
