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Oxford partnership allows OpenAI to use rare Bodleian texts to train ChatGPT

A pilot project, launched in 2025, allows OpenAI to use obscure Bodleian library material, including a collection of Tudor ballads, to train its models, as shown in documents seen by Cherwell.

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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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Oxford Reform Society registers for Michaelmas

The University of Oxford has a Reform UK society for the first time, after...

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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

Students wear white ribbons in support of anti-violence

Students have been wearing white ribbons this week in support of the campaign to end violence against women

Oxford Union Standing Committee Member resigns

Anna Bazley, a member of Standing Committee, resigned on Thursday morning due to 'irreconcilable conflict in personal loyalties and priorities'

Union speaker calls OUSU’s Sarah Pine "intimidating"

Jennifer Perry, who spoke at the Oxford Union on Tuesday afternoon, has condemned the campaign for speakers to boycott the Union, which has been led by OUSU VP Sarah Pine

NUS Referendum declared void

A Junior tribunal has declared the referendum invalid after evidence of foul play was revealed over the weekend

Union President writes open letter to speakers

Ben Sullivan has sent an open letter to all upcoming Union speakers encouraging them to attend

OUSU Returning Officer resigns over NUS controversy

The OUSU Returning Officer, Alexander Walker, has resigned after the recent controversy over the NUS referendum

European election results for Oxford announced

Labour secure the most votes in the Oxford area, as UKIP take the most MEPs in the South East

"Serious irregularities" in NUS referendum

Junior Tribunal to look into result of NUS referendum after 'serious irregularities' found in vote

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