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Chewe Munkonge due to become Oxford’s first Black Lord Mayor

Councillor Chewe Munkonge has been announced as Oxford’s next Lord Mayor, becoming the first Black person to hold the city’s highest civic office. The nomination was confirmed at a...

Ellison Institute of Technology unveils designs for Oxford Science Park

New designs for buildings in Oxford Science Park were revealed last month, drafted by...

University of Oxford ranked as top ten UK employer in new national survey

The University of Oxford has ranked seventh in a Financial Times (FT) and Statista survey of the UK’s top employers, placing above companies like Google and Adidas, as well as the University of Glasgow and Loughborough University.

‘Emergency Brake’ on student visas leaves Oxford students facing uncertainty

Students at the University of Oxford are facing uncertainty after the UK government imposed an “emergency brake” on new study visas for nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan.

Union in disarray following President’s arrest

Mayank Banerjee acting Union President after Sullivan’s arrest on Wednesday

Union Treasurer resigns

Charles Malton, Treasurer of the Oxford Union, resigns as President Ben Sullivan considers his position

Ceiling collapses on rowers at At Thai

A section of the ceiling at the popular crew date destination crumbled and collapsed on students attending a rowing crew date last night

The Clintons visit Oxford

Hillary, Bill and Chelsea Clinton are seen in Oxford

"Too many homosexuals in Parliament" – Oxford MEP candidate

Ex-Somerville student lashes out at the number of gay MPs and attacks Amnesty International

Green shower revolution at Hertford

Hertford College have installed sand timers in the showers of their student accommodation to encourage water conservation

What are the alternatives to the NUS?

C+ investigates how OUSU can continue to have a national influence, if it leaves the NUS

Campaign leaders chosen ahead of NUS referendum

Tom Rutland and Jack Matthews have been elected to head the 'YES' and 'NO' campaigns respectively

Is an NUS Extra Card worthwhile?

C+ investigates how useful the NUS Extra Card is, which Oxford students would lose eligibility for if OUSU disaffiliates from the NUS

Investigation: The NUS Referendum

Ahead of the NUS affiliation referendum, Cherwell investigates why the referendum is being held and the pros and cons of membership of the National Union of Students

Tin to replace toxic lead used in solar cells

University researchers have found an innovative way to replace the lead used in solar cells with tin.

Patten to stay on as Chancellor

University Chancellor will keep his unpaid role at the University, despite stepping down as BBC Trust Chairman

St Cross appeals planning decision

The college is appealing Oxford City Council's decision to disallow an extension

Roger Bannister reveals that he suffers from Parkinson’s

Oxford shocked by news from first athlete to break the four-minute mile

University gets D grade for sexual health provision

Recent survey of 50 universities conducted by Superdrug calls Oxford’s services into question

Oxford ranked second to last for social mobility

Research shows Oxford performs badly in a league ranking universities on social mobility

Doubts over humanities centre funding

Construction of multi-million pound library hanging in the balance.

Somerville JCR gets a butterfly farm

Somerville JCR has launched a new butterfly farm, to help students “actively help the local environment”

Union President arrested on suspicion of rape

Ben Sullivan was arrested this morning by Thames Valley Police on suspicion of rape and attempted rape

Investigation: Race and Ethnicity

As a comprehensive report reveals vast discrepancies between students' experiences of racism at Oxford, C+ investigates

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