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LEAKED: Oxford Union Trinity Termcard

Cherwell has obtained the list of speakers for Trinity Term before its official release

Nest of snakes found in historic Union chamber

Conservationists are concerned about marked behavioural shifts in the snakes

OUSU condemn Trump presidency

On Wednesday evening, the Oxford University Students’ Union (OUSU) council voted to oppose the policy platform of President-Elect Donald Trump. The motion to oppose President-...

Hertford accidentally distributes rejection letters

An email attachment was circulated containing the details of all unsuccessful applicants

‘Post-truth’ named Oxford Dictionaries’ word of the year

Chosen ahead of "Brexiteer", "coulrophobia" and "hygge", Oxford Dictionaries suggests the term may become "one of the defining words of our time"

Oxford to launch first Mooc

Oxford has announced that it will release its first of the free online courses in February 2017

OUSU announce tuition fee win

OUSU announce in a video Wednesday evening that tuition fees will not rise for students who began their course before September 2016

Mortar found in Christ Church meadow

The unexploded mortar, found by two boys fishing in the Cherwell river, was disposed of in a controlled explosion this afternoon

Laura Trott and Jeremy Irons among speakers at Oxford Union

Cherwell guides you through the need-to-know names speaking at the Oxford Union this term.

No Offence magazine to relaunch online

A second issue of last year's controversial magazine is taking submissions and will be online only

Recording booths connect Oxford and Calais migrant camp

The booths, equipped with recording devices, allow people to send and receive messages between East Oxford and the Calais migrant camp

“No one wants to join” Bullingdon Club

Reports suggest the infamous drinking club is close to extinction, with as few as two members

Marine Le Pen Protest: Live Blog

Cherwell brings you its coverage of the protests against Marine Le Pen

Varsity Trip sold out in record time

3,200 places sold in less than six hours on biggest university ski trip to date