University of Oxford News
Browse the news and stories from the University of Oxford – a world-leading centre of learning, teaching and research and the oldest university in the English-speaking world. This includes selected news and stories from its 39 Oxford colleges, four academic divisions: Medical Sciences; Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences; Humanities; and Social Sciences; the Department for Continuing Education, and its Gardens, Libraries and Museums division of the University of Oxford.
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British daily meat consumption drops by 17% over a decade, Oxford study finds
Researchers found that between 2008 and 2019, the average daily meat consumption per capita dropped from 103.7g to 86.3g – a decrease of 17.4g a day, or just under 17%.
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Reuben Foundation increases donation for scholarships and college buildings
The Foundation increased the places on its scholarship programme established in 2012 and made a further donation of £8m for buildings at Reuben College, including a new Reuben Graduate Centre.
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Planning application submitted for expansion of Begbroke Science Park
The plans will add a further 12,500 square meters of new lab and office space to the site, with one of the buildings used by the university and the other leased to the private sector.
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Hillary Clinton among six to receive honorary degrees from Oxford Uni
Secretary Clinton is being honoured alongside Prof. Dame Sally Davies, Prof. Linda Colley, Prof. Anna Deavere Smith, Baroness Ruth Lister, and the writer Jeanette Winterson.
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Oxford Uni remains top of world rankings for a sixth consecutive year
Times Higher Education (THE) has announced its World University Rankings for 2022 with the University of Oxford retaining the top spot for a sixth consecutive year.
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Study finds COVID-19 presents higher risks of blood clots than vaccines
The study concludes that there are increased risks of some haematological and vascular adverse events following vaccination, but the risks are substantially higher following a coronavirus infection.
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Oxford University announces plans for Michaelmas Term 2021
The announcement from the Vice-Chancellor, in an email sent to all staff, will bring the university in line with Stage 4 of the UK government’s roadmap.
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Legal & General to develop Begbroke science park with Oxford University
Legal & General will fund and deliver the new innovation district with the University of Oxford, extending the existing Begbroke Science Park across an adjacent 14-hectare site.
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OxLEP announces Energy Systems Accelerator pilot project
Based at Osney Mead in Oxford and funded by the government’s Getting Building Fund, the pilot will be a world-leading multi-disciplinary hub championing green innovation.
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New ECI report provides a roadmap towards Oxfordshire’s zero-carbon future
Created by the University of Oxford’s Environmental Change Institute (ECI), the report challenges Oxfordshire’s key decision-makers to embrace several new recommendations.
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Oxford University opens vaccination centre for students
All students, including postgraduates, can receive a vaccine from the centre at the University Club on Mansfield Road seven days a week until at least Sunday 04 July.
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Oxford Uni marks 150 years since removal of last religious restrictions for scholars
June 2021 marks the 150th anniversary of the passing of the Universities Tests Act, which removed the last religious restrictions for scholars attending the University of Oxford.
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Proposed designs for the Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities unveiled
The proposed designs for the new Oxford University building are being presented as part of the second public consultation which launched on 17 June.
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Oxford University to interview 2021 prospective candidates online
The announcement comes amidst concerns about the rising rate of COVID-19 cases in the UK, and ahead of the university’s virtual open day on 30 June and 01 July.
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Oxford University to host G7 Health Ministers’ Meeting in early June
The 2021 G7 Health Ministers’ Meeting will be held in person in Oxford on 03 and 04 June and will bring together health leaders from the world’s leading democracies.
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Cecil Rhodes Statue will not be removed for now says Oriel College
The Governing Body of Oriel College has decided not to begin the process of removing the statue despite an Independent Commission backing the College’s original wish to remove it.