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Merton announce plans to refurbish student accommodation

Merton College has submitted an application to conduct the refurbishment of Grade I and Grade II listed buildings. The application includes the renovation of student accommodation, as well as...

Oxford HMV on Cornmarket Street closes

HMV on Oxford’s Cornmarket Street permanently closed on 22nd April following a decision by...

Worcester academics drank from a human skull in formals until 2015

A drinking vessel made from a human skull was used by academics at Worcester...

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...

University’s reputation remains cut-proof

Oxford bucks the trend as university applications fall nationwide

Brasenose students receive security warning

Brasenose JCR and HCR presidents have issued a warning to students following reports of a police investigation.

Merton submit proposals for student accomodation

Merton has put forward plans for 294 new student residences

Councillor gambles away pensioner’s life savings

John Morgan sentenced to 5 years for stealing £154,000 from pensioner

Student shortlisted for Mars mission

Oxford student shortlisted for controversial Mars colonization defends project

Merton apologises for amped-up Winter Ball

Revelries could be heard from over a mile away, local residents and councillor complain

Study shows social networks have limits

People have a limited capacity for close friendships, according to Oxford professors

Univ apologises over email blunder

Univ's Senior Tutor has apologised after accidentally emailing the collection results of 50 students to all of the college’s undergraduates.

Animal Testing Campaigns Launched

The Anti-Vivisection Coalition calls for public funding to be stopped to some Oxford labs while the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics proposes an international strategy to deal with animal cruelty.

Update: Floods hit central Oxford

Areas including Christ Church meadow, St Catz, and Addison's Walk in Magdalen have been submerged

Comp spends £10k on don’s study to inspire Oxford applicants

Manchester sixth form college creates an imagined don’s study to help Oxbridge applicants prepare for their interviews.

Port Meadow saga continues following inquiry

An inquiry into how and why permission was granted for the University’s development does not satisfy critics

Oxonians scoop seven New Year Honours

Oxford University staff have been awarded more New Year Honours than any other university

University wins case against ‘Oxford Law School’

Oxford University has won a court case to stop a Hampshire law school using the word ‘Oxford’ in its name.

Housing cuts raise concerns for Oxford’s homeless

Students, charities, and local activists protest significant cuts to Oxfordshire County Council's housing related support budget.

£15m art collection bequeathed to Oxford University

Michael Sullivan has left his collection of modern Chinese art estimated to be worth at least £15m to the university.

Oxford students rally against Indian anti-gay ruling

Students supported protest efforts at a rally in Soho Square

Oxbridge jointly acquire manuscript collection

The two rival universities have collaborated on a fundraiser and acquisition of the Lewis-Gibson Genizah Collection

Oxford students support “Cops Off Campus” day of action

Oxford students join protestors from around the UK on a day of action in London, following violent confrontations between students and police last week

JCR VP apologises for "inappropriate" link in email

The outgoing Magdalen JCR VP sent out an email which contained a hyperlink to an image of self-harm in an attempt to highlight bullying in college

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