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Neema Parvini, a right-wing content creator, has withdrawn from speaking at an Oxon University Reform Society (OURS) event later this term after learning of the society’s invitation to Nathan Cofnas, Cherwell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

Harris Manchester razor blade warning

A Harris Manchester student has found a razor blade embedded upright in his bike saddle according to a JCR email

Castle Mill housing named amongst ugliest in UK

Oxford University’s student accommodation at Port Meadow was named amongst the candidates for the 2013 Carbuncle Cup, the Building Design Online prize for the UK’s worst building

Visiting students may risk reputation

'Associate members' of the University could be threatening its academic prowess

Corpus renovation delayed

Building work on undergraduate accommodation delayed indefinitely

Vice-Chancellor reopens debate over tuition fees

Andrew Hamilton draws attention to a £7,000 tuition shortfall per undergraduate each year

Oxford at number two in world rankings

Oxford University is ranked at number two in the Times Higher Education Rankings

Balliol celebrates 750th anniversary with art installation

Balliol College has installed illuminated hearts in its flag tower to celebrate the anniversary of its founding

Oxbridge application may contravene EU law

Recent discussions with experts have revealed that the rule which prohibits Oxbridge hopefuls from applying to both Oxford and Cambridge may be contravening EU competition law

Essay Crisis writer reveals identity exclusively to Cherwell

The writer of Oxford’s most popular Tumblr has finally revealed her identity

Cameron in Tory conference Oxford analogy blunder

Story of New College trees told in party conference speech shown to be a “myth” by archivist

OUP urged to drop Delhi University lawsuit

Campaigners call for Oxford University Press to abandon copyright case against the University of Delhi

Asset consultants unhelpful, new Oxford report suggests

New research from Oxford University’s Said Business School has challenged the use of asset consultants by institutional investors

Queens College launches competition to conserve Florey Build

Queens College has announced its intention to conserve and renovate the Florey Building, and has opened a competition looking for a suitable architect to undertake the project

Oxford Union announces Michaelmas line-up

Oxford Union speakers for Michaelmas term to include Sepp Blatter, Billy Joel and Malala Yousafzai

Oxford crime rates plummet

A recent report has announced that crime in Oxford fell by 10% in the last financial year 2012/2013, but warns that students still have much to fear from bike theft and tail-gating.

New £70 million maths building for Oxford University

Newly-built Mathematical Institute building has been officially opened

Oxford students happy, Durham students happier

According to a recent poll conducted by Lloyds Banking Group, students at Durham University have the best quality of life out of all UK students

New figures show rise in university admissions

University admissions are back to their pre-2011 level, according to new figures released by the Universities and Colleges Admission Service (UCAS)

New science centre set up with help of Oxford colleges

The new centre for science, set to nurture the potential of perspective science students in the North West, is supported by Pembroke and Corpus Christi colleges

Bridge of Sighs turns 100

Hertford celebrates the centenary of its iconic bridge

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