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Mind the attainment gap: Finals disparities based on ethnicity, gender, and school background have increased since 2017

Cherwell has broken down the number of firsts (and distinctions, where appropriate) awarded by the University of Oxford in Preliminary Exams (prelims) and Final Honour School Exams (finals) over...
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Council threatens legal action against ‘erratic’ paragliders after foal death

A foal died of its injuries last month after being distressed by a powered...
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Hundreds protest Supreme Court trans ruling in Oxford

Several hundred protestors took to the streets of Oxford today in response to the...
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New rail service to link Oxford and Cowley

A new campaign group has been established aiming to restore a passenger rail service...
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Equalities Officer criticises Stuart Hall omission

University criticised after declining to mention the death of almunus Stuart Hall in media bulletin

Exeter offers catering charge concessions

Governing Body outlines alternative options to £840 catering charge after student campaign and hall boycott last term ahead of student vote next week

Students and residents unite in fossil fuel divestment rally

Organisations including Oxford University Fossil Free and People & Planet have joined forces in a rally to raise awareness for fossil fuel divestment campaigns

So what are the rules then?

In light of the C+ investigation into fines around Oxford, we had a close look at some of the rules which govern the daily lives of students

Fines: Where does the money go?

As part of this week's C+ investigation, we wonder where some colleges put the money they recoup from students.

Investigation: Fines and punishment in Oxford

This week's C+ investigation tackles the emotive issue of fines, should students be forced to pay for indiscipline?

Shadow minister to discuss HE funding with University

The Shadow Minister for Universities, Science and Skills Liam Byrne is set to discuss the possibility of variable fees with University officials

Students Loans Company criticised over data breaches

The ICO has reported several incidents where student data was accidentally sent to the wrong people by the Student Loans Company

Sullivan escapes vote of no confidence

Oxford Union votes to drop a motion of no confidence in President Ben Sullivan

Cherwell live tweet the #UnionNoCon debate

The Oxford Union is debating a No Confidence motion against President Ben Sullivan tonight

Christ Church students face eviction during ball

Christ Church JCR has protested against the college's decision to move students, including finalists, out of their rooms during the ball for undisclosed 'security reasons'

Support grows for fossil fuels divestment campaign

More JCRs voice support for 'Fossil Free' ahead of a divestment rally this weekend

OUSU ban advertising of LIFE

Anti-abortion charity LIFE has denounced OUSU's decision to ban them from advertising in OUSU material

New College considers scrapping Human Sciences

New College JCR challenges governing body's proposal to stop offering Human Sciences

Oxford research finds that fruit flies think before acting

Neuroscientists' research into the thought processes of fruit flies provides insight into human cognition

Mental illnesses lower life expectancy more than smoking

Oxford researchers have discovered that mental illnesses can reduce life expectancy more than heavy smoking

Union panel discussion cancelled as only one person attends

A panel discussion on stalking and harassment led by experts had to be postponed until next term after only one student attended

OXCSSA accused of being undemocratic

Anonymous whistleblower criticises society for lack of democracy, in potential violation of University rules on societies

Hertford JCR votes to subsidise Mooncups

Hertford JCR has voted to subsidise the purchase of sustainable feminine hygiene products Mooncups by members

OUSU homelessness survey measures student attitudes

An OUSU survey has found that the majority of Oxford students know very little about how to help the homeless in Oxford
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