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Gazan offer holders ‘relieved’ as government approves visas

Oxford University offer holders living in Gaza have told Cherwell that they feel “a deep sense of relief and hope” after the UK Government announced plans to approve visas...
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SU launches new community fund for society events

The Oxford University Student Union (SU) is launching a new community fund to support...
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SU Sabbatical Officers urge Government to “remove the barriers” to Gazan students reaching the UK

Sabbatical Officers at the Oxford University Student Union (SU) have signed an open letter...
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Lindsay Skoll announced as new Jesus Principal

Jesus College have announced that British diplomat Lindsay Skoll will take up the role...
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Assange invite sparks protest

The Wikileaker, currently seeking sanctuary in Ecuador after rape allegations were made against him last year, is to address the Oxford Union. Meanwhile a Twitter war has arisen between Assange's mother and an Oxford student.

Oxford hits out at new international interview scheme

Home Office reveals that applicants who fails UK Border Agency interviews will risk losing university places

Study shows quitting smoking decreases stress

Researchers at Oxford, Cambridge and King’s College London, find a link between quitting smoking and a significant reduction in anxiety levels

Academics at Oxford are honoured

Five professors have been awarded honours, including CBEs, a knighthood and a damehood

Abramovich invests in Oxford company

Russian tycoon, Roman Abramovich recently invested more than £4.3 million into Oxford Catalysts.

Study shows hot chocolate is tastier in orange mugs

Oxford University researchers have found a link between the perceived taste of food and the dish it is served in.

Bodleian receives £1.2 million donation

National Heritage Fund contributes to the purchase of the archives of William Talbot, the inventor of photography

Ashmolean promises night with the Gods

The Ashmolean museum will be transformed into Mount Olympus for a night of classical myths and legends.

Port Meadow skyline fears

Concern continues that building developments will damage Port Meadow view

St Anne’s encourages dryathlon for Cancer Research UK

Students are being encouraged to forgo alcohol in January to raise money for Cancer Research UK, in St Anne's latest charity campaign.

Oxford don criticises admissions policy

Professor Miles Hewstone warns against an over-reliance on interviews during the admissions process

Anger over Univ’s VIP Ball tickets

University College have issued two tiers of tickets for their ball, one entitling the owner to a goodie bag and a queue jump

Oriel building works affect next year’s finalist rooms

Oriel third years may have to live in off-site accommodation next year due to major works on the college’s Rhodes building

Oxford farming conference in Exam Schools

The annual farming conference in the University Exam Schools explored the future of agriculture and the challenges it faces.

Council to limit student housing

Oxford city council have announced new plans to control the amount and spread of student accommodation in the town centre

Meat-free Mondays battle ongoing at Somerville

Somerville JCR votes in favour of only serving vegetarian options in hall on Mondays

Oxford researchers locate high-risk genes for bowel cancer

Research carried out by Oxford University's Wellcome Trust Centre and Cancer Research UK has linked two faulty genes with the development of bowel cancer within families.

University church’s restoration completed

The University Church of St Mary the Virgin sees an end to its first comprehensive restoration project since the nineteenth century, with positive reaction from the congregation.

Ed Byrne stars in Oxford science animation

The comedian Ed Byrne is the star voice in 'Underwater Volcano Disaster' a science animation created by Oxford scientists

Research finds that cannabis can be an effective pain killer

A study by Oxford University into the role of cannabis has found that its use can increase a patient's ability to cope with pain, although it does not reduce the intensity of the pain itself.
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