Student news

What do you like most about being part of the University?

That has to be the diversity of the talent. Stick your head into any student common room, and you'll find a team of people who together can make anything. In the last two years I've worked with others on an anatomy teaching application, an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system to combat fake news, a satellite system to map routes by safety and I am now in a team of four attempting to tackle the youth unemployment crisis. Oxford is very much made by its diversity of thought, perspective and talent.

Recent research has shown that 86% of students rely on family support during their time at University. However, around 9,000 UK students have no contact or relationship with their families, leaving them financially, materially and emotionally vulnerable during their studies.

Accounts of student life show that estranged students often suffer homelessness over summer and stay in student accommodation alone over the Christmas period. Such students may be up to three times more likely to drop out of university.

If you're spending more than two weeks overseas for study, update Student Self Service with details of your placements/experiences.

Overseas placements may include field trips, lab work, library work, visits to other universities, research, or the writing up of a dissertation or thesis. This information is vital for helping the University provide pastoral support, should a situation arise in the country you visit. 

Last week the University announced proposals for a new graduate college.

It is anticipated that a majority of students will be drawn from departments across the Division of Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences – but other disciplines will also be represented.

The new college will occupy the historic Radcliffe Science Library site on Parks Road and will start recruiting 200 graduate students in 2019-2020 for admission in September 2020. 

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.