News and Events

Freshers' Week (Oxford, from 2007-09-30 00:00 to 2007-10-06 23:00) — by Martin McCluskey

Zoo Club Nights, Freshers' Fair and all sorts to look forward to!

Freshers' Fair (Exam Schools, Oxford, from 2007-10-03 09:30 to 2007-10-05 16:30) — by Martin McCluskey

400 Societies...7000 students...3 days...

ZOO @ Park End (Park End, Park End Street, Oxford, from 2007-10-02 21:30 to 2007-10-03 02:00) — by Martin McCluskey

ZOO returns to Park End for another year of high quality OUSU Entz events. This is the first of two nights at Park End in Freshers' Week.

ZOO @ Park End (Park End, Park End Street, Oxford, from 2007-10-03 21:30 to 2007-10-04 02:00) — by Martin McCluskey

ZOO returns to Park End for another year of high quality OUSU Entz events. This is the second of two nights at Park End in Freshers' Week.

New Website Launched — by Martin McCluskey — last modified 2007-09-19 11:50

OUSU today launches oxfordfreshers.org, the first official Freshers' website from the Student Union

Online Registration NOW LIVE — by Ingrid Frater — last modified 2007-09-14 06:21

Get yourself registered at the university

Postgraduate Assembly (PGA) (University Club, from 2007-10-23 18:00 to 2007-10-23 19:30) — by Ingrid Frater

Where postgraduate students can easily get involved with the student union

Undergraduate Fresher Study Skills Tips — by James Lamming — last modified 2007-08-17 06:07

Hints and tips to help you when the work starts arriving

OUSU Council (TBC, from 2007-10-12 02:15 to 2007-10-12 16:00) — by Martin McCluskey

The first meeting of OUSU Council - the Student Union's policy making body

RAG college pants! — by Claire Addison — last modified 2007-08-17 05:03

RAG (Raise and Give) is a student organisation which raises money for local, national and international charities. To get the ball rolling we'll be selling RAG pants - black and white pants and boxers printed with your college crest - at Freshers' Fair. You can sign up at the Fair for your new, very exclusive college stash, so be sure to look out for us there.

Getting your Finances Sorted — by Martin McCluskey — last modified 2007-08-27 09:48

Louise Randall, OUSU's Vice President (Welfare), today publishes her guide to student finances

The Safety Bus Returns — by Hannah Roe — last modified 2007-08-27 15:18

How to use and volunteer for the Safety Bus.

Clinical Medics Return — by Martin McCluskey — last modified 2007-08-27 15:59

Welcome (and welcome back) to Oxford's clinical medics!

NUS Win on HSBC Charges — by Martin McCluskey — last modified 2007-08-30 07:55

Following an NUS campaign, HSBC have dropped their policy of charging interest on graduate accounts

PGCE students begin — by Ingrid Frater — last modified 2007-09-17 10:38

Welcome to all new PGCE students

International Students Campaign Meeting (OUSU Offices, Thomas Hull House, from 2007-10-18 18:30 to 2007-10-18 20:30) — by Ingrid Frater

The first meeting of term - to discuss the coming year and what we would like to achieve

WomCam Meeting- Monday, 0th Week (OUSU, from 2007-10-01 17:00 to 2007-10-01 18:00) — by Hannah Roe

The first WomCam meeting of term, OUSU, 5.00 -6.00pm

Resits Advice — by Martin McCluskey — last modified 2007-09-30 12:55

What to do if your resists haven't gone as planned

Freshers' Week Begins! — by Martin McCluskey — last modified 2007-09-30 13:10

Oxford University's Freshers' Week kicks into action

ZOO @ Risa (Bar Risa, Hythe Bridge Street, from 2007-10-01 21:30 to 2007-10-02 02:00) — by Martin McCluskey

The first night of Freshers' Week! It's going to be awesome.

Zoo Na Na @ Po Na Na (Po Na Na, Magdalen Street, from 2007-10-04 21:00 to 2007-10-05 02:00) — by Martin McCluskey

The very best Indie tunes

Get Fresh with ZOO @ Risa (Bar Risa, Hythe Bridge Street, from 2007-10-05 21:00 to 2007-10-06 02:00) — by Martin McCluskey

A great night of cheese and charts to end Freshers' Week!

RAG Bungee Jump (Port Meadow, North Oxford, from 2007-10-19 07:00 to 2007-10-19 10:00) — by Martin McCluskey

Throw yourself from a crane!

RAG Bungee Jump Meeting (OUSU meetings room, Bonn Square, from 2007-10-12 17:30 to 2007-10-12 18:30) — by Claire Addison

Come along to this no-commitment information meeting about the RAG bungee jump. Starting at 5.30pm in the OUSU offices, you'll find out everything you need about sponsorship, safety and dates. Ding Boston from the Oxford Stunt Factory (the stuntman who jumped off the dam at the start of 'Goldeneye') will be there to answer any questions. For more info, email rag@ousu.org

OUSU to Relaunch and Expand Oxford Student Scholarship Scheme — by Martin McCluskey — last modified 2007-10-08 11:42

OUSU is set to relaunch and expand it's Oxford Student Scholarship scheme which seeks to provide scholarships for students from Low Income Countries

OUSU in the Press — by Martin McCluskey — last modified 2007-10-09 06:24

Some recent press clippings and coverage from the local and national media

PGA Motions — by Ingrid Frater — last modified 2007-10-09 09:35

PGA motions can now be submitted anytime until Tuesday of second week at midday

Helen and Douglas House Hospice Volunteering meeting (OUSU meetings room, Bonn Square, from 2007-10-11 17:30 to 2007-10-11 18:30) — by Claire Addison

Come and find out about volunteer work with Oxford's children's hospice, Helen and Douglas House. Hilary Burr will talk about the work that students can do in fundraising and in providing social events for the hospice's guests. The meeting will take place TODAY (Thursday of 1st week) in OUSU.

First Week OUSU Council — by Martin McCluskey — last modified 2007-10-11 13:43

The agenda for OUSU's first Council meeting of this academic year is published

OUSU Council Votes to Oppose Nick Griffin and David Irving — by Martin McCluskey — last modified 2007-10-22 16:09

OUSU Council has voted to oppose the invite of Nick Griffin and David Irving to the Oxford Union

OUSU Launches Election 2007 — by Martin McCluskey — last modified 2007-10-22 16:25

Third week sees the launch of Election 2007 with nominations opening for new Student Union Officers this Thursday

ZOO @ Park End (Park End, from 2007-10-24 21:30 to 2007-10-25 02:00) — by Martin McCluskey

Another week of cheese and chart classics at Park End!

Fresh @ Risa (Bar Risa, Hythe Bridge Street, from 2007-10-26 21:30 to 2007-10-27 02:00) — by Martin McCluskey

Feeling filthy on a Friday, get Fresh with ZOO!

Zoo Na Na @ Po Na Na (Po Na Na, Magdalen Street, from 2007-10-25 21:30 to 2007-10-26 02:00) — by Martin McCluskey

Another night of indie classics.

OUSU Council (Moser Theatre, Wadham College, from 2007-10-26 14:15 to 2007-10-26 16:30) — by Martin McCluskey

The second meeting of OUSU Council of the term.

International Students' Campaign Open Meeting (OUSU Building, from 2007-10-25 19:00 to 2007-10-25 20:00) — by Ingrid Frater

An open meeting for any interested international students, which will also include committee position elections

Women in Student Politics (Roy Griffiths Room, Keble, from 2007-10-26 20:00 to 2007-10-26 22:00) — by Hannah Roe

Panel Dicussion

Public Speaking Workshop (TBC, from 2007-10-30 20:00 to 2007-10-30 21:30) — by Hannah Roe

Ummmm.........

Student Union responds to Greyfriars Closure — by Martin McCluskey — last modified 2007-10-25 04:59

Response by OUSU to the decision by the Capuchin Franciscans to close Greyfriars

International Students Conservation Day (Aston Rowant Nature Park, from 2007-10-27 09:15 to 2007-10-27 16:00) — by Claire Addison

If you're ready to escape Oxford already, come along this Saturday to Aston Rowant Nature Park for some light conservation work. Under the guidance of Natural England, we'll be removing scrub and bushes which threaten the reserve's famous wildflower meadows. Beautiful views over Oxfordshire from the top of the hill! Wear warm clothes and sensible shoes. We'll be provided with tools and training. Bring a packed lunch, and some marshmallows for the bonfire at the end! We'll meet at Oxford Bus Station (behind Gloucester Green) at 9.10 to get the Oxford Tube which takes us to the park (it's the stop after the Park and Ride). For more details contact Claire at charities@ousu.org.

Registering on this website - code — by Ingrid Frater — last modified 2007-11-03 08:58

How to register with the code

Are you coming for interviews at Oxford this year? — by James Lamming — last modified 2007-11-06 06:49

New information for applicants about the interview process.

OUSU launches a book online marketplace — by Ingrid Frater — last modified 2007-11-14 09:26

A book marketplace for students who want to sell and/or buy books

International Students' Campaign meeting (OUSU offices, from 2007-11-21 19:00 to 2007-11-21 21:00) — by Ingrid Frater

An open meeting for anyone interested in international students' affairs

Election Results 2007 - Last Updated at 08:59 — by Martin McCluskey — last modified 2007-11-26 07:27

Results from this year's OUSU Elections

Volunteer for the Safety Bus (OUSU Building, from 2007-11-21 06:00 to 2007-11-21 07:00) — by Hannah Roe

How to get involved - an introductory information session.

Student Alumni Association — by Ingrid Frater — last modified 2007-12-04 09:10

Get involved with the Alumni Association

New Part Time Executive — by Martin McCluskey — last modified 2007-12-20 12:30

OUSU's new Part Time Executive Officers have taken office

The Myth of Mars and Venus (Auditorium, St John's College, from 2008-01-17 20:00 to 2008-01-17 22:00) — by Hannah Roe

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