The Presidential Hustings for Oxford African and Caribbean Society took place last night, with candidates flexing their credentials through the medium of Tik Tok. Hustings took almost three hours and candidates were […]
ACS Hustings take place
BREAKING: SU President-elect resigns
The President-elect of the Student Union, Rashmi Samant, Linacre College, has resigned her office following pressure from JCRs, societies, and SU Campaigns. In a short statement, posted to Samant’s Facebook, she stated: […]
SU President-Elect sends apology to college common room presidents and SU Campaign co-chairs
CW: antisemitism, racism, and transphobia Rashmi Samant, Linacre College, the Student Union’s President-Elect, has sent an apology to JCR and MCR Presidents and SU Campaign leaders. The apology comes after both the […]
Student Council not accepting motions of no confidence against President-elect until 7th Week
CW: antisemitism, racism The University of Oxford’s Student Council is not accepting any motions of no confidence against President-Elect Rashmi Samant, Linacre College, until 7th Week. The Flete has learned that students […]
Oxford’s African and Caribbean Society releases statement condemning Magdalen President
The University’s Oxford African and Caribbean Society has issued a statement condemning the President of Magdalen College, joining the Oxford University LGBTQ Society in doing so. The President of Magdalen, Dinah Rose […]
Oxford low income scholarship reduces wage for internships during the pandemic
Oxford University’s Crankstart Scholarship, awarded to students from families earning an income lower than £27,500 per annum, has reduced the hourly wage that scholars can receive for internships undertaken through the Scholarship. […]
Oxford Union Treasurer resigns following cancel culture scandal and allegations of bullying
CW: Attempted suicide, links to resources at the bottom of article The Treasurer of the Oxford Union has resigned in a week that’s seen transphobic writer Graham Linehan uninvited, the removal of […]
Is American Capitalism funding the rise of China? The question Congress is asking itself
New laws might force Chinese companies out of American stock markets. But this isn’t just a Trumpian power play. Serious issues with transparency and a military threat to global stability underpin the move.
Roble and ‘Create’ slate victorious in Union elections
Edited 22:52, 27/11/20, to include Molly Mantle’s comment. Adam Roble has been elected President of the Oxford Union for Trinity term 2021. He won with 646 votes to his opponent Geneva Roy’s […]
Cambridge is Beating Oxford in the Oxbridge Varsity Food Drive… For Now!
England’s oldest academic institutions are going head to head to see who can donate the most food to local food banks before the end of this term. Because We Can, a charity […]