Student news
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Oxford Sanctuary Fair 2023
If you are concerned with the ongoing refugee crisis brought on by war, environmental disaster and beyond, would like to do more to support people seeking sanctuary, either as a student volunteer, campaigner, or in your future career, then come along to Oxford’s first town-and-gown Sanctuary Fair.
Thursday 11 May, 10:30am - 6:30pm at Oxford Town Hall
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Exams: Celebrate Sustainably and avoid a fine
Students are encouraged to celebrate their achievements responsibly, just as many did last year, by avoiding 'trashing'.
It's not an Oxford tradition, it's anti-social behaviour, and whatever you use (even if it's biodegradable) still needs clearing up.
If you litter by throwing, pouring or spraying substances after your exams, you will be liable to a £150 fine, which will be strictly enforced as a breach of the University's Code of Discipline.
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Oxford rail station and railway upgrade work temporarily closes Botley Road until October
Between 11 April and the end of October:
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Student stories: My TB journey
At age 26, Ashwin first noticed something was wrong while playing badminton. His reactions were slower, and he was tiring more easily when he played. However, it would be a year before he began treatment for TB.
Symptoms causing concern
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Student Welfare and Support Services reports reflect increased demand for support in 2021/22
In 2021/22, 3,595 students (13.8% of the student body) sought counselling, up from 3,440 students (13.5%) seen in the previous academic year. In-person provision returned to the Student Welfare offices in September 2021. Anxiety remained the largest presenting issue for Oxford students, increasing from 30.9% in 2020/21 to 33.7% in 21/22. This figure has doubled since 2018 and reflects reports of increased anxiety in the general population, and particularly in young adults, during the pandemic.
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Ensuring Oxford’s education is digitally fit for the future
This month sees the publication of a new Digital Education Strategy for Oxford, outlining our ambitions for the next four years.
The strategy was significantly shaped by student experiences in recent years and by your visions for the future. It aims to make a significant improvement in the quality of Oxford’s digital systems, and to use digital tools to foster both innovation in how we teach and learn, and inclusivity for all students. -
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Meet Oxford's new Chief Diversity Officer
Can you tell us a little bit about your experience to date?
I’m a political theorist and human rights advocate by background. My research has been concerned with questions of patriotism and multiculturalism. I’ve been especially interested in how national identities evolve to include diversity generated by immigration. More recently I’ve been doing work on anti-racism, and on the impact of COVID on freedoms and political culture.