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My name is Elif Bayat. I am a German-Turkish graduate student and Clarendon Scholar reading for an MSc in Global Governance and Diplomacy at the Oxford Department of International Development and Lincoln College. Before Oxford, I studied Sociology and Political Science in Frankfurt, Paris, and Istanbul, and was a Fulbright Scholar in San Antonio, Texas.

The journey so far

This gives me a moment to stop and reflect on all that I have seen and been through to get here. To reflect on a childhood living in women’s refuge centres, homeless, struggling and scared. To an upbringing teetering on the line of absolute poverty, holes in my shoes and often no food to eat. Having lived it all just feels like life, but in this moment to pause I am able to recognise my own achievements but to do so in the context of my route to get here.

In 2024, the University focused on turning listening into action, by introducing:

What’s your overall impression of the MyOxford student app?

Overall, it’s fantastic! The MyOxford app is incredibly useful, offering a centralized place for students to access essential resources and university-related information. Many top universities have similar apps, so it’s great to see Oxford embracing this modern approach to streamline student life. It feels like a well-rounded tool that simplifies staying connected with everything happening on campus.

The journey so far

The University has established the Student Racial and Religious Inclusion Task and Finish Group in recognition of recent global and national developments.

Oxford SU will lead student consultations to ensure your experiences, perspectives, and ideas inform this work.

The group supports the University’s commitment to fostering a culture of belonging and addressing all forms of racial and religious discrimination.

Dear students,

Happy New Year from the wonderful surroundings of the Weston Library’s ‘floating stacks’ above Blackwell Hall. A place that supports our academic mission of research and teaching as well as allowing the public to enjoy our outstanding collections through the various exhibitions our wonderful staff curate.

I do hope that you have had some time to rest and recharge over the Christmas break and are ready for the new term - I know I certainly am.

Statute XI deals with matters relating to University Discipline. It particularly concerns serious non-academic misconduct.

Oxford SU is leading on the consultation with students on the proposed changes, and full details can be found on their website.

How you can get involved

This year the Office for Students (OfS) will run a sexual misconduct survey that will be distributed alongside the National Student Survey (NSS)