Oxford dons should stop ‘throwing tantrums’ over statues, says Oriel’s only African tutor

Oxford dons should stop ‘throwing tantrums’ over statues, says Oriel’s only African tutor Dr Marie Kawthar Daouda is ‘perplexed’ over the fuss surrounding Rhodes statue She said academics should be promoting equality by ‘raising awareness about places…where there is still much more work to be done’ She added that patriarchy in Victorian Britain was ‘in … Read more

Oxford University to teach that imperial measurements are ‘tied to the idea of Empire’

Oxford University reportedly plans to teach that imperial measurements are ‘tied deeply to the idea of the Empire’ in a bid to make science courses less ‘Eurocentric’. The University has reportedly suggested imperial measurements, including the mile, inch, pound and ounce, should be ‘decolonised’ due to its links to the British Empire. Decolonising plans by … Read more

Record portion of state school pupils gained entry to Oxford University last year

A record proportion of pupils from state schools and deprived areas gained entry to Oxford University last year, figures showed yesterday. Almost seven in ten – 68.6 per cent – were state-educated compared to 62.3 per cent the previous year. It means under a third are now from private schools – which only 7 per … Read more

Ikea holds eyes former Topshop store in London’s Oxford Street

Ikea holds advanced talks to take over former Topshop store in London’s busy Oxford Street as part of its strategy to open outlets in city centres By Neil Craven, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:50 BST, 8 May 2021 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 8 May 2021 Swedish furniture chain Ikea has held advanced talks to … Read more

Shoppers hit Oxford Street on first weekend since lockdown rules were eased

Shoppers have flocked to the high street today on the first Saturday since lockdown restrictions were eased. Pavements were packed across the country this morning as people returned to their favourite shops and met up with friends. Oxford Street in London was heaving with people out enjoying the 53F (12C) sunshine in the capital, which … Read more

Man who suffered blood clots after having AstraZeneca vaccine urges others to still take Oxford jab

A fit and healthy 34-year-old has told how a freak reaction to the Astra-Zeneca Covid jab left him in intensive care with blood clots, fearing for his life. ‘I thought I had pulled a muscle on my 5km run nearly two weeks after having the jab – but within days I was in hospital and … Read more

Coronavirus UK: London’s Oxford Street prepares for Monday’s reopening of non-essential shops

Retailers on Oxford Street finished off their window displays today as they prepare to reopen next Monday in a bid to lure shoppers back into stores after more than three months shut due to the third national lockdown. Workers at Selfridges, Office, Lacoste, Accessorize and Swatch were all seen putting the finishing touches to their … Read more

British scientists behind Vaccitech firm that made Oxford AstraZeneca jab could both get £26m payday

Two of the scientists behind Britain’s AstraZeneca jab could both make £26million today as the tech firm that developed it hits the US stock market. Oxford professors Sarah Gilbert and Adrian Hill both own 5.2 per cent of Vaccitech, which will later float on America’s Nasdaq exchange. The pair are alongside other scientists and investors who … Read more

British scientists behind Vaccitech firm that made Oxford AstraZeneca jab could both get £26m payday

Two of the scientists behind Britain’s AstraZeneca jab could both make £26million today as the tech firm that developed it hits the US stock market. Oxford professors Sarah Gilbert and Adrian Hill both own 5.2 per cent of Vaccitech, which will later float on America’s Nasdaq exchange. The pair are alongside other scientists and investors who … Read more

Hunt for missing Oxford student Richard Okorogheye continue

Police divers have been seen searching a pond as part of the investigation into the disappearance of 19-year-old student Richard Okorogheye. Mr Okorogheye has not been seen by his family since 22 March when he left their home in the Ladbroke Grove area of west London. The 19-year-old, who has sickle cell disease, took a taxi … Read more