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Oxford University Proctors accept one in eight sexual misconduct reports for investigation

A Cherwell investigation found that only 5 of 40 sexual misconduct complaints reported to the University of Oxford’s Proctors’ Office in the past 7 years were accepted for investigation.

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Neema Parvini, a right-wing content creator, has withdrawn from speaking at an Oxon University Reform Society (OURS) event later this term after learning of the society’s invitation to Nathan Cofnas, Cherwell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

College GP’s contract in question

NHS objects to doctor’s stance on patient data sharing

Keble students trade free drinks for extra bop

Students give up free drinks for extra BOP

Library access for rusticated students

Students taking a year out will have greater access to University resources

Rape cases dropped without investigation

Report finds that ‘no criming’ for Thames Valley rape allegations is on the rise

Oxford’s wettest month

January is the wettest month since records began

Students support striking academics

Oxford Activist Network demonstrate alongside UCU staff

Controversy over Univ accommodation

Accommodation renovation forces second year students to live out

Neknominate hits Oxford

Controversy as international drinking-video fad spreads to Oxford

Oxford Don discovers two Sappho poems

Papyrologist, Dr Dirk Obbinik, finds two poems from the Ancient Greek lyric poet

New Oxford City Council construction scheme

The Council is to pilot a mock-up for building proposals, in the light of the Castle Mill controversy

Oxford jailbreakers Tokyo-bound

Three first years are in pole position for the RAG jailbreak weekend

Anger as All Souls’ closes pop-up library

Kensal Rise pop-up library was shut this morning, in an incident a College spokesperson says has been misrepresented

Oxford Climate Forum in sponsorship controversy

Forum's reputation called into question over sponsors' investment in oil extraction

Sir Christopher Chataway passes away

Record-breaking athlete and Oxford alumnus Sir Christopher Chataway has sadly passed away

The wealthy should pay for top state schools

Headmaster of London's Wellington College says wealthy parents should pay to send their children to top state schools

Oxford historians angry at Foreign Office archive

Oxford academics amongst those demanding Foreign Secretary to release 1.2 million illegally-hoarded files

Jesus’ new port tradition cut short

Jesus’ Port Monday promotion cancelled after one week

Oxford graduates flock to Frontline

Oxford finalists flood children’s charity Frontline with applications

Oxford student reaches naked sledding finals

Oxford student among finalists for 2014 Naked Sledding World Championship

Cambridge to teach four year olds

Children as young as four are to be taught by Cambridge University

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