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Concerns over University plans to halt funding for admissions tests

Plans by the University of Oxford to stop subsidising admissions test fees have been criticised in a motion set to be tabled at the first meeting of the ‘Conference...
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Construction set to commence for new £190m science park

Construction firm Bowmer + Kirkland secured the contract last week to build Fabrica, Oxford’s...
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India Society cancels cricket match with Pakistan Society

Oxford India Society have cancelled a scheduled cricket match with Oxford Pakistan Society, citing...
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Christ Church proposes construction of new graduate centre

Christ Church has proposed the refurbishment and extension of the Faculty of Music building...
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OULC chairs accused of ‘misleading and unfair’ conduct over attempt to control club’s relationship with the media

One anonymous OULC member told Cherwell "on certain issues the ability to voice dissent via the press is valuable, and the Labour club will ultimately be weaker for the absence of honest disagreement with the party line.”

Pitt Rivers collaborates with Shuar representatives to review shrunken heads display

The Pitt Rivers Museum is reviewing its display of shrunken heads after concerns were raised about the sensitivity of the display. The museum has...

Cambridge women’s college faces criticism for decision to admit men

Lucy Cavendish announces plans to admit male students in bid to “increase access for under-represented groups”.

Proposal to close Language Centre Library meets staunch opposition

A petition against the proposal currently has over 1200 signatures, with the University Academic Administration Division citing "declining usage" as the reason for the proposal.

Corpus Christi JCR calls for Parks College plans to be stopped

An open letter from the JCR Committee called the proposal “an embarrassing attempt at increasing the University’s prestige, which would demean students, faculty and the Colleges.”

Students win £10,000 prize for using artificial intelligence cancer diagnosis kit

DECancer.AI artificial intelligence detects early cancer through analysis of an affordable blood test and the patient's medical history, allowing for early treatment and care and increasing the chances of the cancer being cured.

Ex-cricketer leaves students outraged with ‘sexist’ speech at Brasenose Sports Dinner

Several students "walked out" during Don Topley’s speech.

Wadham student suspended over work for radical Islamist group

A student at Wadham was suspended after telling a Daily Mail reporter he wishes to 'rebuild' Hizb ut-Tahrir, an Islamist extremist group, in Oxford. The suspension has since been rescinded.

Cambridge joins UCAS ‘adjustment’ scheme

The plan will see Cambridge offer up to 100 undergraduate places to disadvantaged A-level students who get unexpectedly good results.

JCR Presidents brand University’s mental health provisions “completely unsustainable”

The letter claimed that "There has been a severe lack of public leadership on this issue from the University governance".

Indian and Pakistani students unite for anti-war protest

In an open letter, the students write: “We refuse to succumb to this environment of fear and suspicion. We refuse to see our friends as enemies. We refuse to hate those we hold dear. This is not our war.”

Lord Adonis: I “can’t wait” to debate Nigel Farage at the Oxford Union

Cherwell can reveal that Nigel Farage is expected to speak at the Oxford Union on Thursday's eighth week debate on Brexit. The announcement of Farage's...

Wilberforce Academy set to return

An Honorary Fellow at St Edmund’s Hall is listed among the 'faculty' of the group, which has links to the far-right Tennessee Freedom Coalition.

Oxford interns paid below minimum wage

Undergraduates interning in the University of Oxford’s Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division last summer were paid below the minimum wage, Cherwell has learnt....

Colleges back proposal to include PPHs in CCS

Four colleges have passed the motions, with ten more due to vote on the issue

Police expose counterfeit cigarette shop on Cowley Road

Cowley Road Department Store near St Hilda’s was found in possession of approximately £5,000 worth of illegal tobacco products.

Colleges back proposal to include PPHs in College Contribution Scheme

A group of colleges are passing a motion to mandate JCR presidents to lobby their governing bodies to include PPHs in the College Contribution...

Controversy over Pride flag at Queen’s College

The Provost ruled against a majority vote to fly the flag for the entire month, before reversing his decision.

MEP writes to Vice-Chancellor after disinvitation

Bearder was disinvited after referring to her opponent’s opinions as “little unicorn” which she hoped to “put back in their stables”

McGrath and ‘Together’ slate sweep Michaelmas 2019 Union election

Brendan McGrath will be Union President next Michaelmas after receiving 84 more first preferences than rival James Lamming. Candidates on McGrath's 'Together' slate also secured...
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