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Vaughan elected Union President

Charlie Vaughan has been elected President of the Oxford Union for Michaelmas 2015, in an election in which all candidates for Officer roles were unopposed

Oxford’s Northern Gateway causes controversy

St John’s and Worcester involved in proposed development of 500 new houses in North Oxford

Alex Walker No Con delayed

After withdrawal of No Con motion, OUSU Council also votes to censure two former Part-time Exec officers

OUSU condemns Home Secretary’s ‘Send Home’ proposal

OUSU issues statement criticising the government's proposal to send non-EU international students home once they finish their degree

Interview: Ed Balls

Ed Balls discusses his politics, diversity and Labour with Charlie Atkins

Merton freshers forced to relocate following gas leak

Several Merton first years were moved into alternative accommodation after a gas leak was discovered on Merton Street last Thursday

How does Oxford compare nationally in SU spending?

Oxford and Cambridge collegiate systems mean less Student Union spending per head

Activists occupy University buildings

Squatters have occupied the Old Power Station in Osney in order to hold a housing 'conference'

St. Cross extension gets green light

St. Cross College's attempts to overturn Oxford City Council's decision to refuse planning permission for new West Quad extension have been successful

Worcester victorious at Corpus Tortoise race

Tortoises storm to victory at race held in aid of OUSU's Mind Your Head campaign

NUS Referendum

Cherwell talks to the leaders of the 'Yes' and 'No' campaigns in the week coming up to the referendum on whether Oxford should remain in NUS

Hilda’s library closes the night before Classics mods

St Hilda’s Library unexpectedly closes early less than 24 hours before the start of second year classicists’ exams.

Merton’s Winter Ball made £8,000 loss

Merton’s Winter Ball losses to be covered by the college’s JCR and MCR