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The open event will feature talks by the Co-Chairs of the task force, as well as student representatives and you can sign-up via this form.

This is part of a series of engagement activities by the Task Force, providing an opportunity for you to reflect on your own experiences and share ideas to be considered as part of our future strategy.

Oxford Pride is a celebration of lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer life in Oxfordshire and a perfect opportunity to take pride in our LGBT+ Role Models, allies and LGBTQ+ Society, the largest higher education LGBTQ+ Society in the country.  

When you complete your degree, you’ll be given access to the University’s eDocuments service, which allows you to access your Degree Confirmation Letter.

If you’re a taught student, you’ll also receive a printed copy of your final transcript to your home address. Please log on to Student Self-Service and make sure your home address and alternative email address (i.e. not your Oxford email) are correct as soon as possible so that you receive these important documents.

As pandemic restrictions begin to ease and more opportunities for socialising open up across the city, we’re collectively sending a clear message that sexual harassment and violence are never acceptable. Please continue to remain vigilant when you're out around Oxford.

Here are some of the ways we’re working to support you and help keep you safe:

We want to help you enjoy Oxford as much as you can after the challenges of the pandemic this past year, so as restrictions on outdoor gatherings ease to allow up to 30 people together, we're giving departments the chance to help you reconnect with other students in this new, designated space.

The new marquee is available to book from Monday 24 May via Estates Services until early July.

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"It Happen Here is an anti-sexual violence campaign associated with Oxford SU. Our campaign is dedicated to moving towards a society free from sexual violence and we do this through education, support, advocacy and outreach. We prioritise survivors and place an emphasis on amplifying their voices. Our committee is made up of elected students, including two Co-Chairs and representatives for male, female, BAME, LGBTQ+, International and disabled students to ensure intersectionality and diversity in our work.

Campaign aims

“I study biology, and I’m particularly interested in plant sciences, specifically seedless plants like mosses and ferns. There are only a few places with the variety that the Botanic Garden offers and I can name most species in the Garden. Oxford is a busy city and there are very few places that offer a somewhere pleasant and quiet place to go. For me, the Botanic Garden is a great alternative to the much busier Christ Church Meadow; during COVID-19 it’s felt like a quiet place with a COVID-safe atmosphere, whereas all the parks have been filled with people.

Further to the Government's announcement and as confirmed in last Friday's email, all students are now permitted to return to Oxford and can now attend in-person teaching where this is available.

While teaching has now finished for the year on most courses, departments may offer in-person teaching where feasible, while colleges are looking to facilitate in-person tutorials where possible.

From today (17 May) up to six people, or two households can meet indoors; and up to 30 people outdoors. Please check with your college about local arrangements.

The exact dates and format of the ceremonies are still to be confirmed, and we are currently working through the details. A separate event will also take place in July for medical students who need to have their degrees conferred before working in the NHS.

Given the disruption due to the pandemic, rescheduled degree ceremonies will have to be modified from their current form – but we will aim to keep the existing format as much as possible.