Trinity Term Week 3 Motions Voting Page
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CCR TT Week 3 2025 Motions
Conference of Common Rooms Trinity Term Week 3 Motions
International Student Fees
This motion challenges Oxford University’s approach to continuing fee increases for overseas undergraduates. It calls for a fairer, more transparent scheme – including fixing fees “at entry” (or, as a transitional measure, capping annual increases at 4%), clearer contractual information, and more direct communication with students.
Dark Skies
This motion is aimed at championing student safety by opposing reductions in street lighting recently proposed by Oxford City Council. It establishes a clear mandate to actively represent student interests in local government decision making.
Supreme Court Ruling re Sex and Gender
The motion mandates Oxford SU to reaffirm support for trans, intersex and non-binary students following the UK Supreme Court ruling that "woman" and "sex" in the Equality Act 2010 refer specifically to biological sex. It mandates the SU to campaign for trans-inclusive policies, work with University bodies to protect trans students' access to facilities matching their gender identity and to oppose any regression in current protections.
Ethical Investments Representations Review Sub-Committee
The motion seeks to reaffirm Oxford SU's mandate to advocate for University divestment from arms companies, following student consultation.
Motion to mandate action on the future of undergraduate admissions testing
This motion concerns Oxford University's approach to undergraduate admissions testing. It notes that colleges have been surveyed about potentially charging applicants for Oxford-specific tests and establishes a position for the SU to negotiate on this issue. The motion focuses on maintaining access goals without imposing excessive costs on colleges or applicants, mandating the SU to advocate for cost-effective alternatives, ensure access to free preparation resources, oppose placing costs on colleges, ensure generous fee waiver systems if charges become necessary, and push for data collection on test efficacy.
Historic External and Student Trustee Appointments Ratification
This motion calls for ratification by Conference of Common Rooms for the continued appointment of 2 external trustees who were co-opted during the Transformation process, for the maximum 4 year term. It also outlines a number of decisions made by the Board regarding Trustee membership for ratification/approval.