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Protests outside Oxford asylum hotel as campaigners call for unity and compassion

Around 50 protesters from Stand Up to Racism (SUTR) and other local groups gathered yesterday outside a Holiday Inn Express near the Kassam Stadium to oppose a smaller anti-immigration...

Gazan offer holders ‘relieved’ as government approves visas

Oxford University offer holders living in Gaza have told Cherwell that they feel “a...

SU launches new community fund for society events

The Oxford University Student Union (SU) is launching a new community fund to support...

SU Sabbatical Officers urge Government to “remove the barriers” to Gazan students reaching the UK

Sabbatical Officers at the Oxford University Student Union (SU) have signed an open letter...

Wadham SU buys Iffley artwork

Wadham College Students’ Union have voted to purchase a piece of artwork produced by a former resident of Iffley Open House this week. More than...

Oxford accepts fewer state school pupils than five years ago

Data released by the Higher Education Statistics Agency reveals that state school pupils were less likely to be accepted into Oxford University in 2015 than they were five years ago

Man dies after falling into Cherwell river

A man in his 30s has died in hospital having fallen from Magdalen Bridge into Cherwell river yesterday afternoon. It is currently unclear whether...

Thousands protest Trump’s travel ban in Oxford

The protesters marched with anti-Trump signs from Cornmarket Street to Magdalen Bridge

Man rescued and another missing after falling into river Cherwell

Emergency services attend the scene after reports of two people falling into the River Cherwell

Professors and politicians awarded honorary degrees by Oxford University

The notable public figures include Shirley Williams and Bryan A. Stevenson

Audience walk out on Anna Fendi’s translated Union talk

Students describe scheduling as “unfair”

Pembroke JCR votes to recognise suspended students

Students who have suspended their studies will be allowed to continue using college facilities

Lord Patten condemns Brexit immigration plans

The Chancellor of Oxford University has called on the government to stop treating foreign students as “economic migrants”

Somerville JCR debates merits of women-only principals

The JCR will hold an open motion on the issue before their next principal is selected this year

Drunk students buy from Hassan, but cashew Hussein

Hassan says “mistakes happen” after customers pay rival kebab van owner Hussein

College denies telling students to use gender-neutral pronouns for God

The theological college Wycliffe Hall has denied claims it asked students to refer to God using gender neutral pronouns in an attempt to tackle...

Christ Church votes to create controversial new Staff Liaison Officer

The new JCR role has provoked concerns that scouts could be subject to unfair scrutiny

Revealed: Rowers in row with houseboat owners

Rowers claim to endure homophobic abuse, broken boats and thrown eggs at hands of houseboat owners

Applicants of colour still less likely to receive an Oxford offer

Just 45 black applicants were offered a place at Oxford University in 2016

‘Rhodes Must Fall’ campaigners become Rhodes scholars

Two Cape Town University campaigners have been awarded Rhodes scholarships at Oxford

Oxford students join Women’s March against Trump

Around 100 Oxford students and residents travelled to London to protest against Trump and in defense of women's rights

J-Soc condemns decision to clear OULC members of anti-semitism

Two members of Oxford University Labour Club will face no action despite reports of “cultural problem” towards Jewish students

Wadham rejection letter goes viral

Exclusive: Tutor who interviewed applicant praises “spirited response to disappointment”

Exclusive: reports debunked, Varsity confirmed to go ahead

The Daily Mail had previously reported that the match was set to be cancelled

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