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New scholarship created for Afghan women at Oxford

One scholarship will be awarded to a woman of Afghan descent to study at the University of Oxford each year in a new endowment from the Weidenfeld-Hoffman Trust.
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Former L’Oreal CEO donates £30m for new Worcester College library

Worcester College has submitted a  planning application for a new £30 million library, funded entirely by a donation from alumnus and former CEO of L’Oréal Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones.
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University style guide criticised by international students 

A style guide issued by the University of Oxford advises staff to use “plain English” to avoid confusing international students.
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St Anne’s to close nursery called a ‘lifeline’ for women at Oxford

St Anne’s College will close its day nursery, ending an institution that was pivotal in supporting women students and academics at the University of Oxford.
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Oxford Union believes the commodification of women has gone too far

Last Thursday, the Oxford Union passed the motion “This House believes that the commodification of women’s bodies has gone too far”, with 133 members...

Exclusive: St Catz racks up £3.4 million bill on concrete repairs

St Catherine’s College spent over £3.4 million in less than one year due to ongoing concrete issues, Cherwell can reveal. Catz spent £2.4 million on...

Former EiCs criticise OxStu independence decision

Oxford Student Union’s (SU) announcement that The Oxford Student will begin the process of becoming an independent publication has prompted criticism from multiple former...

Financial disparities and uneven provision in student welfare

Last Trinity Term, the Oxford Student Union (SU) conducted a University-wide Welfare Survey Analysis. Open to all students, it received 2,116 respondents. 93% of...

George Abaraonye wins Oxford Union presidency

George Abaraonye has been elected Oxford Union President for Hilary Term 2026 with 611 first preferences against opponent Rosalie Chapman’s 416 first preferences. Turnout...

Underground Bar to open on George Street

Underground Bar, a “grassroots alternative music venue” is set to open in the basement of 29-31 George Street. It will aim to support “local...

Oxford Union town hall TT25: Meet the candidates

With polls open for the next set of Oxford Union elections on Friday, Cherwell spoke to the two candidates running to be President in...

MML Faculty cuts almost half of special subject final options

Over 40% of Modern Languages Special Subjects have been cut for those sitting finals next year, with up to eight out of eleven options...

Oxford City Council proposes unified Great Oxford Council

Oxford City Council have released details on a suggested proposal to abolish Oxfordshire’s six councils and replace them with three new ones: Greater Oxford...

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...
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