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Trade unions and students rally in Oxford to mark General Strike centenary

The march commemorated the anniversary of the 1926 General Strike. Those attending included the Oxford and District Trade Union Council, the University and College Union and students, including a group from the Oxford Labour Club.

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Oxford Mutual Aid re-opens after month-long closure

Oxford Mutual Aid (OMA) has reopened after a month-long closure due to “emergency repairs” at the hall they operate out of, which the charity described as “the longest closure period OMA has ever seen”.

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Local election manifestos published as student candidates contest key wards

The Labour Party, the Green Party and the Liberal Democrats have released their manifestos ahead of the upcoming Oxford City Council elections, as a number of current and recent University of Oxford students contest seats across the city.

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Carl Benjamin disinvited from Oxford Union amid backlash from FemSoc and IHH

On Thursday, the Oxford Union held a debate on the motion ‘This House Believes That Being British is a ‘Birthright’, Not a Choice’. Carl Benjamin, who had been scheduled to speak, was disinvited from the event shortly before it took place.

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Oxford graduate killed by crocodile in Sri Lanka

Tributes have been paid to "dedicated" young FT journalist Paul McClean, a LMH graduate and former Cherwell deputy editor who was killed in a suspected crocodile attack

Richardson “sorry” for homophobia row

Louise Richardson has offered her first apology for comments suggesting it wasn't her job to combat the homophobic views of university staff

Richardson stands firm in homophobia row

Oxford SU demands a public apology as Richardson claims her comments were "misconstrued"

Oxford named best university in the world for second year running

Oxford beats Cambridge to stay on top in the Times Higher Education world rankings

Student wins battle to remain in UK and take up Oxford place

Brian White will take up his place to read Chemistry at Lady Margaret Hall following an online petition which attracted 100,000 signatures

Oxford SU “angered and dismayed” by vice-chancellor homophobia comments

Richardson, who earns £350,000 a year, said that it wasn't her job to make students "feel comfortable"

Louise Richardson attacks “tawdry politicians” over tuition fees

Vice-chancellor accuses media and politicians of damaging the UK higher education sector

Thousands sign petition to fight planned closure of Cellar

A petition to save Oxford's "unique and deeply adored" club has gained over 6,000 signatures

Blavatnik professor resigns over donor’s links to Trump

An academic has resigned his post at the Blavatnik School of Government because the donor's endorsement of Trump is antithetical to his political beliefs

Cellar set to close next year

Popular Oxford club is set to be turned into retail space in early 2018

Pizza Hut enters “town versus gown” dispute with Council

The popular chain's application for a flashy new sign was rejected last month

‘Oxford Student Union’ rebrand cost over £17,000

Oxford University Student Union (OUSU) spent over £17,000 on a digital rebranding scheme designed to improve its image among the student body, Cherwell can...

Jesus medic dies trekking in Nepal

"Best of people" Charlotte Fullerton to receive memorial service at Jesus

“Oxford SU” to replace OUSU brand

New student union brand aims to improve "connection with every student"

Malala Yousafzai accepted to study at Oxford

BREAKING: Nobel Prize winning activist achieves AAA offer to study PPE at LMH

Oxford’s ethnic minority graduates have higher starting salaries, new study finds

Research finds that ethnic-minority Oxford graduates earn more than their white classmates and that social background doesn't impact Oxford graduate career prospects