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Editorial: Oxford must adopt a no-detriment policy for this year’s finalists
"It is not unreasonable to expect that students should not be disadvantaged by circumstances wholly beyond their control. That is why the editorial boards of The Oxford Blue, The Oxford Student and Cherwell are calling on the University of Oxford to introduce a fair ‘no-detriment’ policy for finalists."
Oxford University’s ties to nuclear weapons industry revealed
Freedom of Information requests submitted by Cherwell have revealed that Oxford University accepted at...
BREAKING: Oxford to move into Tier 2
Oxford city will move into Tier 2 on Saturday 31st October. Tier 2 restrictions...
Investigation: Prelims Favour Private School Students
An investigation into the attainment of ex-state school students, which includes both state comprehensive...
Univ places second-year accommodation in lockdown
University College have told all students at their accommodation site in North Oxford to...
Oxford East MP appointed shadow chancellor
Anneliese Dodds, Oxford East MP, has been appointed shadow chancellor in today’s reshuffle of the shadow cabinet under new Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer....
St John’s cancels ball without guaranteed refunds
St John’s College has announced it will be cancelling its
Commemoration Ball due to take place on the 26th of June 2020 in
light of the...
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The University has announced that all university libraries and museums will be shut until further noticeTrinity Term teaching and assessment will be conducted...
Editors’ picks – Life and Culture in the Time of Covid-19
Our CultCher and Life section editors have pooled their wide-ranging knowledge and have produced their picks for shows, albums, movies, books and lifestyle ideas...
Restrict, Regulate or Educate? Young People and Online Porn
Mia Sorenti explores the complexities regarding young people and exposure to online pornography.
It is likely the majority of us have come into contact with...
Second University case of Covid-19 confirmed
Public Health England (PHE) has confirmed that another student at the University of Oxford has tested positive for Coronavirus (covid-19).
This is the second...
Barr and “ONE” slate elected
Beatrice Barr has been elected to serve as Oxford Union President in Michaelmas 2020 in the first uncontested election in 8 terms. She received...
Postgraduate access schemes to reach under-represented backgrounds
Oxford University has expanded its postgraduate access scheme to reach students from underrepresented backgrounds.
This summer, more than 60 paid research internships will be...
Colleges show support for St John’s divestment
A number of Oxford colleges have expressed solidarity with protestors campaigning for “direct action for divestment” at St John’s College.
Two weeks ago,...
Oriel accused of “gagging” welfare claims
A former welfare officer at Oriel College told Cherwell she was paid £5000 and signed an NDA to “sever ties” with the college after...
Somerville College announces new postgraduate scholarship for refugees
Somerville College has announced that it is launching a new refugee scholarship.
The scholarship will offer a fully funded place to study at Somerville...
City Council opens emergency beds for rough sleepers
Due to harsh weather conditions, Oxford City Council is tonight (Tuesday 11 February) opening emergency beds for people experiencing rough sleeping.
The Council has a...
BREAKING: Climate protesters end occupation of St John’s
Climate protesters, camped out on St John's front quad, have announced the end of their protest.
Direct Action for Divestment (DAD), a large group...
CLIMATE PROTESTERS CONTINUE TO OCCUPY ST JOHN’S QUAD
Last week climate protesters occupied St John’s College front quad, in response to the college’s refusal to divest from their fossil fuel endowment.
St John’s...
