Saturday 13th June 2026

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Oxford Union election count suspended amid electoral fraud allegations

he Oxford Union’s Trinity Term 2026 election count has been suspended after the Returning Officer identified substantial evidence of interference, before any ballot boxes were opened. 

Mansfield College redevelopment plans approved by Oxford City Council

Oxford City Council unanimously approved Mansfield College’s development plans on Tuesday, 26th May. The project, known as the Estate Transformation Project, will be delivered by architects Feilden Fowles. Mansfield told Cherwell that the development would “provide students and the College with up-to-date facilities they need for generations to come”.

Oxford Union town hall TT26: Meet the candidates 

With polls set to open for Oxford Union elections tomorrow, Friday 12th June, Cherwell spoke to the candidates running to be President in Hilary Term 2027. Milo Donovan and Prajwal Pandey discussed their vision for the society, the challenges facing the Union, and how they would respond to recent controversies surrounding speaker invitations and free speech.

Oxford law academic cancels lecture series on sex and gender following protests

Dr Michael Foran, Associate Professor of Law and Fellow of Keble College, has cancelled the remaining lectures in a series on sex, gender identity, and the law, following protests at two of the events.

Possible delay to Oxford’s only winter ball despite ‘committed’ students

Merton College is understood to have asked students on the winter ball committee to consider delaying Merton’s Michaelmas ball in order to allow more...

Oxford University drops disciplinary case against OA4P protestors

Disciplinary proceedings against the 13 student protesters that were arrested at a sit-in last year at Wellington Square were dropped by the University on...

Corpus Christi clash with Cotswolds village over housing plans

Plans by Corpus Christi College to build a home in a Cotswold village have been criticised by dozens of local residents. The College has...

Over 1,000 sign open letter calling for University to drop disciplinary proceedings against student protestors

Over a hundred Oxford students, staff and local campaigners gathered at the Careers Office on Tuesday afternoon, calling on the University to drop disciplinary...

JCRs launch ‘Safe Celebrators’ welfare scheme for post-exam celebrations

A new student-led peer support initiative was launched this week by Brasenose College and St Catherine’s College JCRs. The pilot scheme, Safe Celebrators, provides...

Oxford Union presidential candidate investigated by police over WhatsApp ‘smear campaign’ allegations

An Oxford Union presidential candidate was identified by police as the owner of a WhatsApp number used to send anonymous messages which accused their...

Queen’s and Hilda’s students run 200km for motor neurone disease

Three Oxford University students completed four ultramarathons for charity last week: Thomas Milton (St Hilda’s College), and Harry Kyd and Jack Harper-Hill (the Queen’s...

Oxford Union believes no one can be illegal on stolen land

Last night the Oxford Union passed the motion “This House believes that no one can be illegal on stolen land”, with 98 members voting...

Dominic Cummings to speak at the Sheldonian Theatre

Dominic Cummings, former Chief Advisor to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, will present a 90-minute lecture at the Sheldonian Theatre on 11th June. Cummings is...

Oxford Bus Company urges County Council to curb ’emergency’ congestion levels

Urgent action by Oxfordshire County Council to alleviate Oxford’s congestion problem has been called for by managing director of the Oxford Bus Company, Luke...

University launches new online resource for state schools

Oxplore Teach has been launched by the University of Oxford as the an free online platform aimed at supporting academic enrichment in UK state...

University discipline statute retains ‘problematic clauses’ despite year-long consultation

Proposed changes to Oxford University’s disciplinary code have faced criticism for retaining “problematic clauses” that “remain at risk of overreach”, despite a year-long consultation...

Council installs first canal eco moorings to reduce air pollution

Oxford City Council have installed the city’s first eco moorings in an attempt to reduce air pollution along Oxford’s waterways. A total of three...

Ellie Goulding to perform at UN and Uni-backed climate concert in Oxford

Singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding will perform at Oxford’s New Theatre on Friday 6th June in a concert hosted by Oxford University and United Nations Human...

Diane Abbott criticises University disciplinary process for pro-Palestine sit-in

Diane Abbott, former Shadow Home Secretary, has written a statement of support to the University of Oxford for one of her constituents, who is currently...

‘Speaking truth to power’: The future of student activism

“What is the point of a university like Oxford if we don’t have the boldness, integrity, and confidence to think differently, to think deeply,...

New NHS hub in North Oxford

Murray House is a new NHS health hub for community physical health teams that has recently opened in North Oxford. The hub, located on...

Land purchase approved for Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme

The UK government has approved a compulsory purchase order (CPO) for the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme (OFAS), a planned system of flood defences along...

University College building evacuated after fire

A University College building was evacuated last night (28th May), with a fire engine and an Oxford University Student Security Services van posted on...

Bodleian storage facilities to undergo major expansion

A major expansion of the University of Oxford’s storage facility in Swindon is currently underway. The project will increase the capacity of storage facilities...

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