Student news

If you’re in your final year, you will be able to reserve your place at a degree ceremony from Tuesday 27 November. 

You’ll receive an email inviting you to book a ceremony place on Student Self-Service.

Due to health and safety restrictions at the Sheldonian Theatre, you will receive up to two guest tickets this year, compared to three at previous ceremonies.

If you would like to bring a third guest, speak to your college office closer to the date of your ceremony as there may be a small number of additional places available.

If you are new to Oxford, you may be eligible for a free Meningitis ACWY vaccine.

Students who are eligible for a free jab include overseas and mature students who are under 25 and in their first year of study.

To organise your vaccination, please contact your GP. For further information about the MenACWY vaccine, visit the NHS website. 

The Submissions desk and Student Information desk at the Examination Schools will be closed from 5pm on Thursday 20 December. The building will re-open at 8.30am on Thursday 3 January.

If you plan to submit work during this holiday period, the building will be closed for submissions delivered in person, by post or by courier.

Submissions made via the Examination Schools post box will not obtain proof of submission.

Undergraduate admissions and Outreach are currently recruiting for ambassadors and site managers to support the UNIQ and Target Oxbridge residential schemes, and assist during the Oxford and Cambridge Student Conferences. There are also opportunities to work on a range of other events. Further information and full job descriptions can be found online. To apply, complete an application form by Friday 7 December.

The Student Barometer survey gives you the chance to share your views. Your feedback will be used by colleges, departments, faculties and central University services to identify strengths and weaknesses and put in place changes to help improve your experience at Oxford. A link to the Student Barometer will be sent from the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education) to your University email address today. Please do take the time to complete it.

Oxmas refers to Christmas at Oxford, which takes place on 25 November - exactly one month before Christmas day. We celebrate Oxmas so we can spread a little Christmas cheer during term time. Very soon the Christmas lights will turn on and you'll start seeing trees going up across the University. Some colleges and departments provide an Oxmas dinner, and if you're lucky, there may even be a carol service - complete with mince pies and mulled wine.

Run by Oxford SU, it will include talks delivered by experienced professionals and Oxford students, each sharing insights and practical tips for navigating white-dominated environments. Based on issues raised by current BAME students, the event will cover topics such as being confident as the only BAME person in the room, managing conflict and using your position to create change. There will be the opportunity to build your network with other BAME student leaders, to express your views on being a leader at Oxford and to discover leadership opportunities across the University.