University of Oxford announced a transformative strategic alliance with the Ellison Institute of Technology, aimed at accelerating collaborative research in areas including AI, healthcare, food security, and clean energy, while also establishing new doctoral training centers and scholarship programs.

An investigation revealed that the University of Oxford accepted a secret £10m donation, allegedly facilitated by the president of Azerbaijan’s sister-in-law. This opaque funding has raised concerns about potential authoritarian influence and money laundering, prompting MPs Margaret Hodge and Robert Buckland to call for greater transparency in university funding.

Reports indicate that Oxford University accepted a £10m donation facilitated by a relative of the president of Azerbaijan and is now seeking a tribunal order to block a Freedom of Information request that would reveal the donor's identity, raising concerns about transparency and potential covert influence.

An employment tribunal ruled that the fixed-term contracts used for long-term academic staff at Oxford University were sham, affirming workers' rights and setting a precedent against precarious employment practices in higher education.

A tribunal ruling on February 22, 2024, determined that two former Oxford University lecturers employed on 'sham contracts' should be classified as employees, reinforcing their workplace rights after 15 years of precarious employment. The university is currently reviewing the ruling, while the UCU hailed the decision as a victory against exploitative employment practices in higher education.

A union report has sharply criticized the University of Oxford’s Department for Continuing Education for employing a system of short-term contracts that leave academic staff in precarious, insecure positions. The report highlights issues such as low hourly pay below the national living wage, gender and ethnic disparities, and potential risks of poverty among staff. In response, the university announced plans to review and revise its staffing arrangements starting from the academic year 2024-25.

An investigation revealed that the University of Oxford accepted over £106 million in anonymous donations between 2017 and 2023, with contributions from donors in Azerbaijan, the US, and China. Critics warn this opacity could open the door to undue influence, while Oxford maintains its robust review process ensures academic independence.

An investigative report by openDemocracy revealed that Oxford University accepted over £106m in anonymous donations, including a controversial £10m gift facilitated by a relative of Azerbaijan’s leader. The university is pursuing legal action to block a Freedom of Information request that would reveal donor identities, raising concerns over transparency and the potential influence of authoritarian-linked funding on academic independence.

Oxford University accepted over £12 million from the Alexander Mosley Charitable Trust, a donation linked to the fascist legacy of the Mosley family. The decision, which led to the naming of a professorship and a student accommodation block in association with the Mosley name, has been widely criticized by Jewish charities, academics, and public figures for undermining the university’s commitment to ethical standards and diversity.

The University of Oxford and the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) announced a long‑term strategic alliance with an overall investment of £130m to drive collaborative research in health, sustainable agriculture, climate change, and AI. The partnership includes the establishment of cutting‑edge research facilities, new scholarship programmes, and a Centre for Doctoral Training in Artificial Intelligence.

Two academics have initiated legal proceedings against the University of Oxford, alleging that the institution misclassified them as gig economy workers on insecure personal service contracts, denying them fundamental workers' rights including fair pay, holiday entitlement, and union protections. The lawsuit claims that these actions undermine the legal obligations owed to long-term academic staff.

A Bloomberg op‐ed critiques the University of Oxford for historically accepting funds associated with fascist dynasties, raising questions about its ability to distance itself from controversial benefactors and redeem its moral legacy.

Jewish charities condemned Oxford University for accepting donations from the Mosley family, labeling the contribution as 'fascist cash' and calling for the removal of the Mosley name from a professorship amid serious ethical and political concerns.

The University of Oxford, along with St Peter's and Lady Margaret Hall colleges, accepted a total of £12 million in donations from trusts associated with the Mosley family—linked to a historical fascist legacy. The decision has sparked intense criticism from academics, who have decried the move as a moral failure and called for student-led protests and government intervention.

Marine Le Pen's scheduled talk at University of Oxford has sparked protests from students and staff, with over 300 signing a petition and calls from political figures to revoke the invitation. Critics argue that hosting a far‐right figure endorses extremist views and undermines the institution's tradition of tolerance.