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Oxford SU launches pantry scheme to improve food access

The Oxford Student Union (SU) has introduced a pantry scheme to provide students with access to food and day-to-day essentials. The pilot project, led by the SU President for Undergraduates Zagham Farhan, will run throughout Michaelmas term.

Right-wing commentator withdraws from Reform Society event following Nathan Cofnas invite

Neema Parvini, a right-wing content creator, has withdrawn from speaking at an Oxon University Reform Society (OURS) event later this term after learning of the society’s invitation to Nathan Cofnas, Cherwell understands.

Anti-hunting group protests against alleged illegal hunt on St John’s College land

Anti-hunting protesters gathered outside the Sheldonian Theatre during matriculation on Saturday to protest against alleged illegal hunting activities on land owned by St John’s College.

Oxford University and councils announce partnership to build Greenway cycle lanes

Oxford City Council, Oxfordshire County Council, and the University of Oxford have announced plans...

University lecturers to strike again

University and College Union vote for industrial action over pension cuts

No affordable houses built in Oxford

Data shows that Oxford is failing to supply enough affordable accomodation

Criticism for University over delayed report on Port Meadow

Oxford University has been criticised for taking over a year to carry out an assessment into the Port Meadow development

"Transphobic" zine article leads to Magdalen resignation

After the St John's Gender Equality Festival committee apologised for the inclusion of a controversial article in zine, the writer has resigned as Magdalen JCR LGBTQ rep

Union Secretary resigns

Dom Merchant, Secretary of the Oxford Union Society, has resigned over health concerns

Morgan Freeman to speak at the Oxford Union

The 77 year old Shawshank star will be here on Tuesday of 5th week

Oriel head porter resigns to stand as MP for UKIP

Dicky Bird resigns in order to run as a UKIP MP for Banbury in next year’s General Election

Exeter appeals for return of boycott cartoon  

A cartoon created during Hilary's hall boycott was stolen and replaced with a newspaper page on 26th September

Pupils to start at 10am thanks to Oxford research

Study will investigate whether a late start impacts pupils’ exam results

Oxford tour guide hopping mad at City Council

Mad Hatter claims that Oxford City Council is corrupt and biased against independent tour guides

Old members out of order at Keble bop

Keble officials react to complaints about inappropriate and sexist behaviour at Entz event

Activists’ conference deemed success despite eviction

“House of the Commons” conference continues after activists forced to leave Old Power Station

Confusion at OUSU over Free Education vote

OUSU Council commits £200 to subsidise transportation to London Free Education demonstration

The week ahead — 1st Week preview

Cherwell looks at a selection of events happening in Oxford during 1st week (12th October to 18th October inclusive)

Controversy over Christ Church GCR consent workshop comments

Comments made in a newsletter to graduate students at Christ Church have been criticized for trivialising consent workshops

Attacker to stand trial for nightclub assault

A man who sexually assaulted and punched an Oxford student in March has been released on bail

Consent top of OUSU’s agenda for freshers’ week

Student response is mixed as OUSU orders 2000 'Got Consent?' condoms

Hamilton: visa controls ‘harmful’

VC criticizes the effect of new immigration policy on international students

Activists occupy University buildings

Squatters have occupied the Old Power Station in Osney in order to hold a housing 'conference'

Parish Councillor and Old Oxonian faces legal action

PinkNews await response from Julia Gasper’s solicitors after she lashes out at “queer mafia”

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