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Neema Parvini, a right-wing content creator, has withdrawn from speaking at an Oxon University Reform Society (OURS) event later this term after learning of the society’s invitation to Nathan Cofnas, Cherwell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

Oxford City Council is to donate abandoned bicycles to the homeless charity Broken Spoke Bike Co-op

‘Your Kindness Could Kill’ campaign launched in Oxford

A new initiative to combat homelessness in Oxford is being launched over the coming months

Further spanner in works for Port Meadow development

Campaign group granted hearing for a judicial review into the decision to build student accommodation in Port Meadow

An Open Letter to Katie Hopkins

Tyrone Steele argues the case for Tyrones, Tylers and Charmaines everywhere.

Oxford student in Twitter bomb threat

An Oxford student is amongst a number of female journalists to receive bomb threats on the social networking site

OED’s new ‘marriage’ definition to include same-sex couples

The Oxford English Dictionary has announced that it will alter its definition of marriage to include reference to same-sex unions

Bo Guagua enrolls at Columbia Law School

Bo Guagua continues studies in America, in a move interpreted by many as a sign that he is unlikely to ever return to China.

Sex hormones linked to breast cancer, new research shows

An Oxford University study has found that premenopausal women with high levels of sex hormones may be more likely to develop breast cancer

Bridge of Sigh-cle ride for Hertford Principal

Oxford to Venice for Hertford Principle in Bridge of Sighs centenary celebrations

Oxford Professor reveals JK Rowling’s pseudonym

J K Rowling unmasked as author crime novel The Cuckoo's Calling

Oxford MP opposes unpaid internships

Andrew Smith, MP for Oxford East, has confirmed his support for a campaign to end unpaid internships.

Twin girls released from hostage situation

Twin two-year-old girls have been released after having been held hostage by their father in a flat in Kidlington, Oxfordshire.

Licence to thrill denied to Oxford lap dancing club

Oxford’s only strip club has lost a High Court appeal to renew its sexual entertainment licence

‘Grandparent effect’ on social standing

New Oxford Universtiy research has found that grandparents can affect where you are on the social ladder just as much as parents

Oxford Union invites EDL leader

Tommy Robinson, the leader of the English Defence League, has been invited to a nationalism debate in Michaelmas term

Pembroke internship auction "insult"

Students and OUSU condemn college's decision to host a silent auction for Abingdon School

Five jailed for life in Oxford child abuse trials

Seven men, including two sets of brothers, have been sentenced for child sexual exploitation crimes committed in the Oxford area

Oxford University’s largest private donor found dead

Dr. James Martin, Oxford University’s most generous private benefactor, has been found dead in Bermuda

Boat race protester told to leave UK

Trenton Oldfield, who disrupted last year's Oxford-Cambridge boat race, has been ordered out of Britain by the Home Office

Keble hall manager bows out

Keble College’s hall manager, Gerard McHugh, is retiring after eleven years of service at the college
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