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Bangladesh July Revolution leaders speak at Oxford Union as protesters clash outside

Protesters clashed outside the Oxford Union this evening during a panel discussion organised by the Oxford Bangla Society on the 2024 Bangladeshi July Revolution, entitled “The Student-Led Uprising and...

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 Merchandise continues to expand in India

The Oxford brand is licenced for merchandising across 80 nations

Oxford study fears for “fake news” during French election

The Oxford Internet Institute found that the bulk of France’s junk traffic targeted Emmanuel Macron

University under fire for “Orwellian” guidance report

The University have since apologised for their "mistake" in claiming that avoiding eye-contact may be a sign of racism

OUSU launch campaign to break class barriers

A motion passed at the weekly meeting of OUSU Council on Wednesday mandated the creation a Student Union ‘Class Act’ Campaign

Council votes to open up council and University buildings to the homeless

A motion has been passed in favour of making vacant buildings in Oxford available for the homeless, following Open House campaign

O’Neill returns to Oxford

Twitter controversy blocks election hopes for Oxford's Sean O’Neill

Merton Street shut after Corpus boppers take to the roof

Fire engines called after several Corpus Christi students climbed on the roof following a bop

Oxford students to run for Council positions

Students will be running for seats in divisions including Abingdon East and Cowley

Shock election of Shakira Martin

New NUS president sees off Malia Bouattia and Tom Harwood

University plans to replace matriculation with online registration

Senior college sources suggest academic staff unhappy about the proposals

Former US presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is coming to Oxford

The ex-Democrat presidential candidate will speak at the Sheldonian for a book launch

Cambridge beats Oxford in new university league table

Oxford again finds itself behind rival Cambridge in Complete University Guide rankings

BREAKING: Shakira Martin is next NUS President

Martin won overwhelmingly in the first round of voting

Oxford poet wins prestigious award

The director of Oxford Business College is to receive an award for his poetry, written in Hindi

Oxford shrimp named after Pink Floyd

The new discovery has been given the name of the 1970s band due to its “pink claw”

Doctor Who’s ‘Sonic Screwdriver’ included in Oxford Dictionary

The addition of the Doctor’s trademark gadget coincides with the premiere of the tenth season of the show

Oxford Academics elected to American Academy

The American Academy, one of the oldest US research centres, has appointed two Oxford academics

Oxford reacts to snap election as long-serving Labour MP resigns

Applications open for Andrew Smith's Oxford East seat, while Lib Dems hope to take Oxford West from Conservatives

University changes safety rules after “tragic” cyanide death of transgender researcher

The University is modifying "already robust" processes after an inquest into the death of a researcher in January

58% oppose reduction in student migration numbers

The support for student immigration contrasts with concern over a reduction in international applications

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