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iPad explodes in maths lecture

An iPad exploded during a probability lecture this morning, filling the room with smoke and prompting an evacuation of the building. The incident took place...

University to revamp critically disrepaired science building deterring faculty recruitment

Oxford University submitted a proposal to partially demolish and refurbish the Sherrington Building, located in the Science Quarters on Parks Road, as the current...

A first look at Oxford’s next Chancellor

Six candidates running to be Oxford University’s next Chancellor spoke exclusively to Cherwell on free speech, balancing tradition with modernity, and supporting Oxford’s Vice-Chancellor.  Lord...

Expected far-right protest in Oxford fails to materialise amid low turnouts nationwide

Far-right protesters did not turn out to an expected demonstration in Oxford tonight after a week of violent anti-immigration riots across the country, triggered...

OA4P encampment at Radcliffe Camera ‘disbands’

Oxford Action for Palestine (OA4P)’s encampment in front of Radcliffe Camera disbanded in the early hours of 8th July, hours after the deadline given...

Ebrahim Osman-Mowafy reinstated as Union President

Following an Appellate Board decision, Ebrahim Osman-Mowafy has been reinstated as Oxford Union President. This follows his election victory, disqualification by Tribunal, allegations of...

University to pursue court order if Radcliffe Camera encampment does not leave

University to pursue court order if Radcliffe Camera encampment does not leave In an open letter published today, Oxford University asked the Oxford Action for...

University begins to clear Pitt Rivers encampment

Oxford University is clearing the Natural History Museum lawn, where Oxford Action for Palestine (OA4P) built their first encampment, after fencing it off on...

Oxford University panel cleared professor to keep teaching after department investigation upheld harassment allegations

CW: Sexual harassment. An Oxford University departmental investigation confirmed allegations of harassment against a professor, before a confidential review panel issued a verbal warning...

Exam Schools occupied: Exams in East School cancelled

Pro-Palestine protesters from an autonomous group have occupied a hall in the East School in Exam Schools before the start of some examinations. The...

Israr Khan wins Oxford Union presidency

Israr Khan has been elected Oxford Union President for Hilary Term 2025 with 617 first preferences against opponent Izzy Horrocks-Taylor’s 393 first preferences. The...

Oxford University to meet with students from OA4P

A month after the Oxford Action for Palestine encampment began, students announced that yesterday night Oxford University’s Vice-Chancellor, Irene Tracey, and other senior members...

Oxford Union Town Hall TT24: Meet the candidates

Oxford Union elections for Trinity term 2024 are around the corner and Cherwell has interviewed both presidential candidates to find out more about their...

Ex-presidents accuse Oxford Union of ‘targeting diverse representatives’ following Ebrahim Osman-Mowafy’s disqualification from presidency

Ebrahim Osman-Mowafy and three Oxford Union ex-presidents of colour – Michael Akolade-Ayodeji, Ahmad Nawaz, and Adam Roble – signed a letter to the Union’s...