As a Students' Union, we recognise the importance of fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment where all students feel a sense of belonging.
Following our recent message to students regarding speaker events in Oxford and the motion that passed at the Extraordinary Conference of Common Rooms, we want to provide an additional opportunity for students to organise community events that promote inclusion and celebrate diverse experiences across our student community.
Diversity of Student Experience Event Fund (Michaelmas Term 2026)
Oxford SU delivers a termly Community Fund to support student-led events that bring people together, celebrate diversity, and build lasting connections across the University. If you have an idea for a talk, workshop, social, cultural night, performance, or anything in between, this Fund is here to help you make it happen.
As a Students' Union, we recognise the importance of fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment where all students feel a sense of belonging.
Following our recent message to students regarding speaker events in Oxford and the motion that passed at the Extraordinary Conference of Common Rooms, we want to provide an additional opportunity for students to organise community events that promote inclusion and celebrate diverse experiences across our student community.
Oxford SU remains proudly committed to championing racial equality and making Oxford a place where everyone can thrive. We also want to express our support and solidarity with all students affected by recent events.
To support this commitment, we are launching an additional £1,000 fund for student-led events taking place before the end of Michaelmas term.
Funding criteria and eligibility
The criteria and eligibility requirements will mirror those of our existing Community Fund, with priority given to events that champion racial equality
Events must take place by Sunday 6th December (end of 8th Week).
Maximum grant: Up to £200 per application.
Applications will be assessed and funding allocated on a rolling, first come, first served basis.
Applications open: Thursday 12th November at 16:00
Applications close: Wednesday 25th November at 12:00
What can we fund?
We can help cover reasonable, event-related costs such as:
- Venue hire
- Speaker fees and travel
- Equipment rental (e.g., AV, lighting, staging)
- Refreshments
- Marketing materials (e.g., posters, flyers, digital assets)
If you're unsure whether a particular cost is eligible, please include it in your application with a brief explanation. We'll consider it as part of the assessment.
How to apply
To apply for funding, please complete the attached application form.
We encourage students and student groups from across the University to apply and help create opportunities for connection, celebration, and belonging this Michaelmas term.
If you have any queries and would like to discuss the fund, please email studentengagement@oxfordsu.ox.ac.uk