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The Student Union – The Oxford Student
The Oxford SU is the representative organisation for both undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Oxford. An important thing to note, which often is confusing, is that the SU is a completely different thing to the Oxford Union.
What is the gender expression fund? – The Oxford Student
LGBTQ+ students’ mental health and wellbeing is consistently among the lowest levels of all university students, and this experience is heightened for transgender and gender non-conforming individuals. The Stonewall ‘Trans Report’ revealed that more than a third of trans university students (36 per cent) in higher education have experienced negative comments or behaviour from staff in the last year.
Protestors march again calling for a "ceasefire now" in Gaza – The Oxford Student
Protestors gathered again in Oxford on Saturday to call for a âceasefire nowâ. The protest, organised by âHelp the World Oxfordâ, Oxford Palestine Society and others, is the latest in a series of demonstrations in Oxford demanding a ceasefire in Gaza. Over 1,000 people joined the march between Cowley and Bonn Square. The rally began in Manzil Way, Cowley, and continued through to Bonn Square.
Palestine Society representatives meet with Vice-Chancellor
The Oxford Palestine Society has posted a statement alleging that the Vice-Chancellor Professor Irene Tracey “failed to answer” the group’s demands following a meeting with representatives to discuss the University’s response to the Israel-Palestine conflict. In the statement, the society, alongside Rhodes Scholars for Palestine, allege Tracey “evaded addressing [their] demands” at the meeting and has now not provided the response promised with a deadline of 3rd November.
Vice-Chancellor attends OULGBTQ+ Q&A to “listen and learn”
On Tuesday 31st October, Vice-Chancellor Professor Irene Tracey addressed a small group of students in a Q&A session organised by OULGBTQ+ Society. The event was free and allowed students to raise concerns about LGBTQ+ issues. Problems with welfare, disability services, and recent funding from Cobham and Ultra Electronics were discussed.
SU launches new campaign for Environmental Affairs
Following approval at Student Council in 3rd week, the new “Environmental Affairs Campaign” is set to join the existing eight student-led SU campaigns. The focus of the campaign is to “serve as a platform for students to engage in dialogue, advocacy, and action regarding social and environmental justice”. On Tuesday 24th October a motion was passed at the Student Council meeting for the creation of an “environmental affairs campaign for social and environmental justice”.
Palestine liberation protest criticises the University of Oxford receiving funds from arms manufacturers
Demonstrators calling for the liberation of Palestine gathered outside of the Clarendon Building on Broad Street today. The demonstration was organised by Action Against Oxford War Crimes and Oxford Palestine Society. Announcing the event, Oxford Palestine Society pointed to the University accepting “millions in research and consultancy funding from companies found by Amnesty international to fail to ‘demonstrate adequate human rights due diligence’”.
Oxford Tube begins operation of expanded services – The Oxford Student
From today several extra Oxford Tube services are now available for use by passengers, following the success of the original coach service. Passengers are able to board from Carterton, Witney, or Eynsham to travel to London. There is also a new stop in High Wycombe, available hourly on weekdays. Boarding from any of these four morning weekday departures in West Oxfordshire, coaches will bypass the Oxford city centre, stop at Thornhill and then continue on to London.
“Trans lives not Tory lies”: Oxford students protest transphobia
TW: Transphobia Students have come together in Bonn Square this afternoon to protest for trans rights. This follows comments made at the recent Conservative Party Conference which have been criticised for transphobic rhetoric by the queer community, including a statement released by the SU LGBTQ+ campaign last week.
SU LGBTQ+ campaign respond to Conservative Party Conference – The Oxford Student
TW: Transphobia The Oxford Student Union LGBTQ+ campaign has released a statement on transphobia following comments made by several ministers at the recent Conservative Party Conference. The remarks, which included Rishi Sunak stating that âa man is a man and a woman is a woman, thatâs just common senseâ, have gained widespread attention and condemnation from the queer community.
Oxford responds to recent attacks in Israel and Gaza
The University of Oxford has responded to recent attacks in Israel and Gaza with a statement, acknowledging that ‘the news of the recent conflict is very upsetting’, and outlining welfare support for those affected. This comes after the Oxford University Jewish Society (JSoc) and Oxford University Jewish Chaplaincy released a statement urging community members to be mindful of their safety against potential antisemitic harassment.
Oxford Student Faith Action publishes safe churches report
Of the 29 churches evaluated, 13 were categorised as ’1: Red’ (the lowest rating). These include St. Aldates Church, St. Ebbe’s Church and Magdalen Road Church in the centre of Oxford. Ranking based on a ‘traffic light system’ comes from an ‘Honest Church Toolkit’ developed by the Student Christian Movement, which also includes suggestions of how to make your church ‘more welcoming’ of LGBTQ+ people.
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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Oxford Student Faith Action publishes safe churches report – The Oxford Student
TW: Homophobia, transphobia and conversion therapy The Oxford Safe Churches project, run by a coalition of LGBTQ+ organisations and Churches in Oxford, have published their first faith report, titled ‘Attitudes to Queer Christians in Oxford Churches.’ The report, published on Friday 22 September, uses a ‘traffic light’ system to rank the LGBTQ+ inclusivity of churches in Oxford.
A 2024 Labour landslide? How by-elections can help us predict the outcome of the next General Election
Since before Boris Johnson’s announcement of resignation as Prime Minister on July 7th 2022, Labour has been increasing over the Conservatives in national parliamentary voting intention. However, the successive events after that fateful day have only seemed to cement Labour’s path to Downing Street. With the arrival and swift departure of Liz Truss, voting intention peaked at 52% for Labour, compared to only 22% for Conservatives.
Polarised Parties, Both Sides of the Border
Did the SNP tear itself apart in the recent leadership contest? On 15 February 2023, Nicola Sturgeon resigned as first minister of Scotland and SNP leader after 7 years in the position. Having been characterised by one leader for so long, it was inevitable that the leadership election would be a shift for the party, redefining its image for the foreseeable future. What was not inevitable, though, was just how divisive this election would be.
Student Union Election Hustings: The 2023 Presidental Candidates
Image Credit: Lucy Heywood The Student Union (SU) is currently holding elections for the 2023-2024 Sabbatical Officers. These are students who take a year out from studying to take up a full-time position working for the SU. Voting opened at 12:00 on Monday 6th February and will close at 18:00 on Thursday 9th February. There are four candidates running for the position of SU President. These are Danial Hussain, Clay Nash, Caleb Van Ryneveld, and Wantoe Teah Wantoe.
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