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Exclusive: Oxford Union announces Michaelmas term card

Cherwell can exclusively reveal that actress Rebel Wilson, Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark, Bridgewater Associates CEO Nir Bar Dea, and Binance founder Changpeng Zhao are all set to speak at the Oxford Union this term.
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Oxford partnership allows OpenAI to use rare Bodleian texts to train ChatGPT

A pilot scheme, launched in 2025, allows OpenAI to use materials from the Bodleian Library to train its models, documents obtained by The Guardian and seen by Cherwell show.
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Oxford falls to lowest ever spot in The Times UK University Guide 2027

The University of Oxford has placed fifth in The Times’s 2027 UK university rankings, falling from joint fourth with the University of Cambridge last year. This marks Oxford’s lowest ranking in the guide’s 33 year history and only the second time the University has not been in the top three.
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Protest held outside Town Hall over sale of Council-owned building to St Peter’s

A protest took place today outside Oxford Town Hall against Oxford City Council’s plan to sell 11 New Road to St Peter’s College, which would convert most of the building into student housing.
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Many Oxford students do not register to vote

Fall in the number of students registered to vote at the next general election prompts concerns that student voices won't be heard

“Major improvements” to University’s harassment policy

Oxford clarifies and simplifies procedures regarding harassment and bullying

Bar Review: St Hilda’s

The Bar Review Team discovers a diamond in the rough of this architectural nightmare

PM responds to letter calling for closure of Campsfield

Head of Detention Operations at Home Office replies on behalf of David Cameron to open letter condemning the proposed expansion of Campsfield House

Somerville College sets up Skype room

A designated Skype room has been set up in Somerville College, to be used over the admissions period for Skype interviews

Tribunal declares Union rules changes invalid

RO Thomas Reynolds cleared of any interference, but candidates who broke the rules will not face tribunal

Disturbance outside popular Baby Love club night

Two men denied entry after exhibiting antisocial behaviour and alleged homophobia

OUSU in election recount

A statement issued by OUSU acknowledges that 'ineligible' students were able to vote

Anger at police response to Warwick student protests

Hundreds of students gather at Warwick University to protest police use of force on protesters

Detainees protest at Campsfield House

Home Office denies the maltreatment of immigrants at the centre

St Cross students petition to debate holding abortion debate

Petitioners would invite OSFL to hold the controversial cancelled debate under a new title, “Is there an ‘Abortion Culture’?”

UCU marking boycott cancelled

Lecturers’ marking boycott suspended during pension talks

Trinity JCR’s college marriage changes passed second time round

Trinity JCR has finally voted to change its heteronormative ballot system

Anti-slavery protests held on Cornmarket

Students protest in campaign to strengthen legislation against modern slavery

New report puts OUSU under scrutiny

Report on performance of OUSU officers finds improvements still needed for some.

Many JCR Elections left uncontested

Following Teddy Hall’s lack of election candidates, Trinity, Oriel, St Anne’s and Pembroke have struggled to fill positions

Protests held against Tommy Robinson’s Union speech

Oxford Unite Against Facism protest Tommy Robinson’s speech at the Oxford Union

Oxford students rally for Ferguson

Hundreds of Oxford students join international demonstrations against racism and police brutality

John’s forced to change XXXmas-themed bop

Controversial bop discussed in John’s JCR meeting after Junior Dean changes event title

Students respond to Wilson verdict

'Black Lives Matter' Cornmarket protest planned for Saturday noon
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